Microsoft confirms that it will begin shipping major Windows 11 Taskbar and Start menu updates very soon: Big OS update enters final preview phase before public rollout begins
Microsoft is preparing to roll out significant updates to Windows 11’s Taskbar and Start menu, marking a major refresh of core interface elements. The features, announced earlier in 2026 to address long-standing user complaints, have been available in preview form through the Windows Insider Program and will enter their final testing phase before public release next month.
The updates deliver functionality users have been requesting for some time, including the ability to move and resize the Taskbar and new customization options for the Start menu’s size and sections. Microsoft had previously acknowledged that these interface components were significant pain points for the user base.
With these updates now in their final preview phase, Microsoft signals confidence in the stability and readiness of the new features for broad public availability. The transition from insider preview to general release marks an important milestone in Windows 11’s ongoing evolution.