[header] How to change the position of the taskbar in windows 7 [title] Access the taskbar and start menu properties menu. [substeps] Point to a blank space in your taskbar, then select " properties " from the floating dialog box that appears on your desktop. [title] Choose a new location for your taskbar. 
[substeps] Click on the drop-down menu next to the field that reads " taskbar location on screen. " select a taskbar location from the options of " bottom, " " left, " " right, " or " top.