San Francisco, Sep 9 (IANS) Tech big Microsoft has introduced that it’s re-introducing tablet-optimised taskbar and System Tray updates within the newest preview of Windows 11.

These modifications are starting to roll out, so not all Insiders within the Dev Channel will see these modifications instantly.

“We are re-introducing the touch-optimised taskbar that’s designed to make you’re feeling extra assured and comfy utilizing your machine as a pill. Your taskbar will mechanically transition to this optimised model while you disconnect or fold again the keyboard in your 2-in-1 machine,” the corporate mentioned in a blogpost.

“This characteristic solely works on units that can be utilized as tablets. It doesn’t work on laptops or desktop PCs,” it added.

As a reminder, there are two states of this taskbar — collapsed and expanded.

In the collapsed state, the taskbar will get out of your manner, offers you extra display house, and prevents you from by accident invoking the taskbar if you end up holding your pill.

In the expanded state, the taskbar is optimised to be simpler to make use of with contact. You can simply change between the 2 states by swiping up and down on the underside of your machine.

This replace introduces updates to the System Tray that have an effect on all machine sorts — not simply 2-in-1 units.

“With this modification, customers will see a rounded focus and hover therapy on all icons within the decrease proper, because of the continued modernization of this expertise,” the corporate mentioned.

You may additionally discover that it’s not potential to tug and drop or rearrange your system tray icons with this modification.

(Except for the headline, the remainder of this IANS article is un-edited)

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