[Confusing] The toolbar on the computer is rotated vertically - How to fix it?

Suddenly the toolbar on your computer is rotated vertically, making it difficult for you to operate? Quickly apply TipsMake's measures to fix this error!

When experiencing computers, everyone is probably familiar with the horizontal toolbar below to help you quickly access the software and tools you need. So, if suddenly one day the toolbar on your computer is rotated vertically. Surely users will be very uncomfortable because they are 'unfamiliar'. Why and how to fix this situation? TipsMake has researched and taken specific measures to fix the error below.

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You should find out why the toolbar on your computer is rotated vertically

Don't worry too much when you see the taskbar rotated vertically, because this is not an error. Therefore, before getting to the troubleshooting part, I will explain a little more clearly why the toolbar on the computer suddenly 'left its original position'.

Why is the toolbar on the computer rotated vertically?

As I shared, this case is not a problem on the computer. There is a high possibility that you or someone else when using the computer has done the trick to move the Taskbar vertically. And not only vertical, you can also move the taskbar's position up, left, right.

Therefore, the fact that the toolbar on the computer is not located at the bottom is due to the settings. Therefore, the way to fix this situation is not too complicated. Join me in following the next part to know more.

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Instructions on how to fix the vertically rotated toolbar on the computer

Admin will reveal how to set the taskbar back to its default position or move it somewhere as you like on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Depending on the operating system you are using, apply the appropriate solution.

1/ Share how to move the taskbar vertically in Windows 10

For Windows 10, changing the position of the toolbar is extremely simple without using software.

1. Step 1 : Right-click any space on the taskbar > Select TaskBar settings .
2. Step 2 : In the toolbar settings interface, find TaskBar location on screen and Combine TaskBar buttons . For TaskBar location on screen, select the taskbar display location . As for the Combine TaskBar buttons section, it is to adjust the hiding/showing of the toolbar , merging folders or dividing individual folders.
3. Step 3 : Admin will talk specifically about TaskBar location on screen > You just need to click on the arrow on this line. If you want the toolbar to return to default, click Bottom (below). If you want to move vertically to the left or right, press Left (left) / Right (right). If you want the toolbar above, click Top .

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2/ Share how to move the Taskbar vertically in Windows 11

With Win 11, it's a little more complicated if you want to change the position of the toolbar. In case you find the operation a bit cumbersome, you can download a 3rd party software to support adjustments.

1. Step 1 : Press the Windows + R key combination > Enter regedit and press Ok to run the command.
2. Step 2 : Access the path HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerStuckRects3 .
3. Step 3 : In the next window, the user clicks on the Setting file > Select Modify .

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1. Step 4 : When the Edit Binary Value window displays> Go to column FE and delete the value in the first row. Note, some models still do not allow changing the taskbar to the left or right, so adjusting it may cause errors. Therefore, before doing so, you need to backup the Registry key by exporting file StuckRects3. Then, enter the following numbers to change the taskbar position:
   1. 00: Toolbar on the left side of the screen (Left)
   2. 01: Toolbar at the top (TOP)
   3. 02: Toolbar on the right side of the screen (Right)
   4. 03: Toolbar at the bottom (Bottom)

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1. Step 5 : After entering the value, click OK to close > Press the key combination Ctrl + Shift + Esc > Find Windows Explorer and right-click on it > select Restart to complete this process.

Above are details on how to handle when the Toolbar on the computer is rotated vertically. Wishing you guys success in overcoming it!

Samuel Daniel

Update 12 December 2023