Microsoft is working night and day on polishing the taskbar experience of Windows 11, and also the debut of the tablet-optimized version is only the living proof in connection with this.

However, as it happens Microsoft is also going the other way around and sometimes which makes it harder to use certain capabilities in Windows 11.

Just to illustrate, the machine tray icons, because the Redmond-based software giant has removed the ability to drag icons displayed here.

In other words, if you wish to reorder system tray icons, your best option is by using the dedicated page within the Settings app for the entire thing.

Intended behavior

Microsoft has confirmed inside a post in the Feedback Hub this is a change implemented after the debut of the tablet-optimized taskbar in Windows 11 (now available within the preview builds of the operating-system and shipped as part of the Windows Insider program).

"We'll be continuing to monitor this feedback, however with the updates we made for the new tablet-optimized taskbar in Build 22563, we're no more supporting dragging icons within the system tray or between the system tray and also the show hidden icons flyout. Instead, you should use the Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > System tray section to handle these icons," Microsoft explained.

The tablet-optimized taskbar involves Windows 11 users with two different states called collapsed and expanded.

"In the collapsed state, the taskbar gets your way, provides you with more screen space, and prevents you against accidentally invoking the taskbar when you're holding your tablet. In the expanded state, the taskbar is optimized to become simpler to use with touch. It is simple to switch between the two states by swiping down and up on the bottom of your device," Microsoft explains.

At this time, it doesn't seem like Microsoft would like to undo this transformation in regards to the system tray icons, so make sure you post within the Feedback Hub to make the company aware of your opinion.