The Windows 11 taskbar will become more intuitive and easier to use in the next weeks

The Windows 11 taskbar will be getting some major changes that will upgrade the user experience. Microsoft has been active and working in the background, and it seems that the company is ready to make them widely available in the next weeks.

Firstly, the latest build to the Windows 11 Beta channel revealed that the taskbar and its area for notifications will be redesigned to look more streamlined. Imagine a situation where you only observe the system clock, short date, and notification bell, and no notification bell takes up your room.

However, if you’re not in love with this new look, don’t stress. Microsoft has your back. In settings, you can flip the switch to return to the old layout.

The taskbar is not just about appearances; Microsoft also intends to make it more intelligent with neat animations. Move your mouse over a running app, and boom! You see its thumbnail appear in a subtle animation.

To aid those who use shortcuts, the taskbar is getting more attuned to keyboards. Just hit Win + T, press a letter, and you’re all ready to start your preferred app, which begins with that very same letter.

Moreover, for individuals knowledgeable in technology using devices that support Windows Studio impacts, a fresh tray button enables simple entry into these impacts.

Now, for Microsoft’s secret treasures that are being tested, such as the capability to open taskbar jumplists by just placing the pointer over an app that is not running, Windows enthusiast, @phantomofearth has discovered that additional features might be coming up soon, like showing jump lists on hover for unopened pinned apps.

In all cases, it’s clear that Microsoft is boldly moving forward with enhancing the Windows 11 taskbar. What’s your opinion on it? Do you like the new features, or would you prefer the classic taskbar?