Microsoft has been rebuilding the taskbar from scratch on Windows 11. As a result, several features have been absent from the operating system, such as the ability to drag and drop files on the taskbar, show seconds in the system tray date & time area, and features like ungrouping of icons.
Microsoft continues prioritising user feedback, working hard to reintegrate popular functionalities. Last year, Microsoft brought back “drag and drop” support for the taskbar, allowing users to drag and drop files onto the taskbar as they would do on Windows 10 and older versions.
As we reported exclusively, Microsoft has been working on “never combine” feature for taskbar which is expected to launch in the fall 2023.
Microsoft is set to reintroduce the taskbar show labels feature and the ability to ungroup app icons on the taskbar in Windows 11, addressing user demands for these popular legacy features.
The show labels feature enables users to see window titles alongside app icons in the taskbar, facilitating easier identification and switching between different windows.
To activate this functionality, users need to set the Combine taskbar buttons option to Never. This setting is essential for the feature to work effectively.
Additionally, Microsoft aims to resolve the issue of “losing” windows due to taskbar grouping, which some users find helpful while others consider it an inconvenience. By preventing automatic grouping, users can easily access their desired windows without any hassle.
Yesterday’s preview update also added one new feature to taskbar – ability to hide date and time to make the taskbar look less clutteredmake the taskbar look less cluttered.
These enhancements, currently under internal testing, corroborate our exclusive report on Microsoft’s dedication to restoring beloved legacy taskbar features in Windows 11.
