Why was the tablet-optimised taskbar removed in 22623.1325?

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The tablet-optimized taskbar has been working perfectly well for months, & suddenly it's been removed without warning. The blog post about the update doesn't say anything. Just something about how there was a fix for an issue causing the taskbar to be cut off after resolution changes.

Does anyone know why a perfectly useful feature was removed?

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For no obvious reason, certainly nothing I have changed, my Lenovo Yoga that had suffered from the missing Tablet Optimized Taskbar now has it back today.

Hi Bree,

Confirmed, I have the option again in Taskbar settings and also the actual collapsed taskbar when it switches to tablet mode with Build 22624.1537.

Now we have to wait for the same fix to be released to Public build.

Good to have the option to turn it off, many users don't need it or don't want the extra annoyance. 🤣🤷‍♂️

This is a Lenovo YOGA 920-13IKB, fully supported 2-in-1 laptop.

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Anonymous

2023-03-05T18:41:52+00:00

Yes I don't get it either unless its the folding tablets they are on about

Thay are taking about 2-in-1 that can be used as tablets. Either foldable or detachable keyboard.

But I don't see the setting they are referring to: Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors.

Something doesn't make sense. 🤷‍♂️
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BryceSor 5,505 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-03-05T16:21:08+00:00

Yes I don't get it either unless its the folding tablets they are on about
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Anonymous

2023-03-05T06:24:59+00:00
No it doesn't, even after installing the latest Beta version, I can only use auto-hide feature on the taskbar. My taskbar icons do still change size and spacing which depends on if the keyboard is attached or not.

I don't understand what they mean with this.

May have something to do with the missing setting? The setting may not be enabled yet for all users?

Off by default.

February 28, 2023—KB5022913 (OS Build 22621.1344) Preview - Microsoft Support
- ***New!***This update introduces a touch-optimized taskbar for 2-in-1 devices that you can use as a tablet. There are two states of this taskbar: collapsed and expanded. To switch between the two states, swipe up and down on the bottom of your screen. When collapsed in tablet mode, the taskbar recedes to give you more screen space and keeps you from accidentally opening the taskbar. When expanded in tablet mode, the taskbar is optimized to be easier to use with touch. Your taskbar will automatically change to this optimized version when you disconnect or fold back the keyboard.
- This feature only works on devices that can be used as tablets and is on by default. To change that, go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors. The setting is called “Optimize taskbar for touch interactions when this device is used as a tablet.” If your company manages Windows updates for your device, this feature will be off by default. Administrators can turn it on using the new commercial control for continuous innovation.
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BryceSor 5,505 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-03-05T01:12:54+00:00

No it doesn't, even after installing the latest Beta version, I can only use auto-hide feature on the taskbar. My taskbar icons do still change size and spacing which depends on if the keyboard is attached or not.
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