{"id":660508,"date":"2026-06-27T04:15:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T04:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/660508\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T04:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T04:15:15","slug":"windows-11-is-getting-redesigned-taskbar-settings-in-new-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/660508\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 is getting redesigned taskbar settings in new build"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                                    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neowin.net\/terms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Here\u2019s how it works<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                             The latest Experimental build introduces a redesigned Settings section dedicated for taskbar-related options and features.                        <\/p>\n<p class=\"article-meta\">\n<p>            <a class=\"fn profile-link\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neowin.net\/profile\/611344-taras-buria\/\" target=\"_blank\">Taras Buria<\/a><\/p>\n<p>        Neowin<br \/>\n        <a class=\"twitter-link\" rel=\"me nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/TarasBuria\" target=\"_blank\">@TarasBuria<\/a>        \u00b7<\/p>\n<p>    Jun 26, 2026 13:36 EDT<\/p>\n<p>                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.neowin.com\/news\/images\/uploaded\/2025\/07\/1752235153_1.webp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Windows 11 Dev Channel update\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1752235153_1_story.webp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 preview builds in the Insider program, offering users new features and changes to try ahead of public release. In the Experimental channel (formerly Dev), Microsoft is shipping build 26300.8758, while in the Beta channel, users can download build 26220.8754. The changelogs do not contain much, but there is an important update to taskbar settings.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what is new in build 26220.8754:<\/p>\n<p>[Taskbar]<\/p>\n<p>\tTaskbar customization just got easier. As we continue to make improvements to the Taskbar experience mentioned last month, we&#8217;ve introduced a dedicated Taskbar Size setting, making it simpler to find, understand, and personalize your ideal taskbar experience.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.neowin.com\/news\/images\/uploaded\/2026\/06\/1782495297_taskbar_settings.webp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Updated taskbar settings in Windows 11\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782495297_taskbar_settings_story.webp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\tWe&#8217;ve also made refinements to the transitions between taskbar sizes for a smoother overall experience.<\/p>\n<p>[File Explorer]<\/p>\n<p>\tWe&#8217;ve improved the reliability of thumbnail previews for cloud files in the Details pane. The pane has also been reorganized so file properties are easier to find and review at a glance.<br \/>\n\tFixed an issue where the OneDrive shortcut in File Explorer stops working when File Explorer is run in administrative mode.<br \/>\n\tFixed an issue where the confirmation dialog might display an internal Recycle Bin file name instead of the original file name when permanently deleting a file.<\/p>\n<p>[Sounds]<\/p>\n<p>\tImproved system sounds when using Windows in dark mode.<\/p>\n<p>And here is what is new in build 26220.8754:<\/p>\n<p>[Smart card removal policy]<\/p>\n<p>\tAdministrators can now configure Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 sessions that use Microsoft Entra ID (RDS AAD Auth) authentication to automatically disconnect when a redirected smart card is removed. This extends smart card removal policy enforcement to Microsoft Entra authenticated remote sessions, helping organizations meet security and compliance requirements.<\/p>\n<p>[File Explorer]<\/p>\n<p>\tFixed an issue where the OneDrive shortcut in File Explorer stops working when File Explorer is run in administrator mode.<\/p>\n<p>[Taskbar]<\/p>\n<p>\tImproved reliability of loading the system tray area of the taskbar.<\/p>\n<p>[Sounds]<\/p>\n<p>\tImproved system sounds when using Windows in dark mode.<\/p>\n<p>You can find release notes for build 26300.8758 <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-insider\/release-notes\/experimental\/preview-build-26300-8758\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here <\/a>and for build 26220.8754 <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-insider\/release-notes\/beta\/preview-build-26220-8754\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neowin.net\/news\/microsoft-further-improving-windows-11-taskbar-with-latest-builds\/\" class=\"post-nav-next\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1752234966_10_small.webp\" alt=\"Windows 11 Canary Channel Update\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                Next Article<\/p>\n<p>                Microsoft further improving Windows 11 Taskbar with latest builds                <\/p>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neowin.net\/deals\/save-78-on-microsoft-office-2024-professional-plus-lifetime-license\/\" class=\"post-nav-prev\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1772548404_chatgpt_image_mar_3,_2026,_03_32_53_pm_small.webp\" alt=\"office 2024 installed on a windows pc created by chatgpt\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                Previous Article<\/p>\n<p>                Save 78% on Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus: Lifetime License                <\/p>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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