Align Windows 11 taskbar on top with Stardock’s Start11

Stardock releases the Start 11 launch candidate this week. Start 11 is the latest product in the Start series of products, which began with Start8 for Windows 8. Microsoft made changes to the Start menu in Windows 8, and developers began producing programs to restore the classic Start menu.

Start11 brings similar functionality to Microsoft’s new Windows 11 operating system. One of the goals of Start11 is to bring the classic start menus to Windows 11. Start11 users can switch to a Windows 7 or Windows 10 style start menu, or use a modern style or Windows 11 style start menu.

All you need to do is click on one of the available start menu layouts to activate them right away. A settings button is displayed to select different sub-styles, if available, and to open the application settings to further customize the selected start menu.

The settings display many options for customizing the theme and functionality of the selected start menu. Here’s an overview of what you can do:

• Change the visual appearance:
  • Set a specific color for the Start menu or use automatic colors.
  • Enlarge or reduce the size of the menu fonts.
  • Adjusts the transparency of the menu.
  • Change the visual effects of the menu, for example rounded corners or animations.
  • Use custom menu backgrounds.
  • Use custom grid mosaic backgrounds.
• Set the shortcuts on the left side.
• Show shortcuts in a grid instead of a list.
• Enable quick access side shortcuts.
• Displays the list of all programs.
• Define the functionality of the power button.
• Customize the layout of the Home button.

Align the Windows 11 taskbar to the top

Microsoft limited the taskbar alignment options in Windows 11. The only option for the Windows 11 taskbar is to display it at the bottom of the screen. The icons are centered and users can align the Windows 11 taskbar icons to the left; that’s.

Start11 retrieves some of the missing functions. Supports an option to align the Windows 11 taskbar to the top. Additionally, Start11 includes the functionality to set the taskbar position on secondary monitors independently of the primary monitor. You can display them at the bottom or also at the top.

All that is needed is to set the taskbar alignment for the primary monitor and the secondary monitors in the program settings on the taskbar. It is necessary to restart Explorer, which can be done directly from the interface.

Start11 allows users to easily resize the taskbar. The default is medium and users can change it to small or large. Other options include aligning the icons to the left, controlling what clicks do on the taskbar, and applying a custom texture to the taskbar.

Closing words

Start11 is a useful program for Windows 11 users who want to have more control over the layout and layout of the Start menu and the position of the taskbar on the system. Especially the option to put the taskbar on top in Windows 11 is a welcome addition. The program is not free, it is available for $ 4.99.

Now you: What is your preferred position on the taskbar?

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