Quick answer
StartAllBack documents a layout that centers task icons while leaving the Start button on the left. Treat those as two separate alignment goals and verify the behavior as applications open and close. Native Windows alignment options may also meet simpler needs.
What matters for this task
The apparent center can shift with pinned apps, running windows, labels, and notification-area width. A layout that looks balanced with two icons may feel different with a full working set. Evaluate the dynamic behavior, not a single screenshot.
Steps to follow
- Write down whether you want centered application icons, a left-aligned Start button, or both.
- Review the alignment controls in the active taskbar configuration and avoid changing a second utility’s settings simultaneously.
- Open and close several applications, including two windows of the same app. Observe whether the useful target positions remain predictable.
- Test secondary monitors and the keyboard workflow used to reach Start and pinned applications.
Verify the result
The Start button and task icons should follow the intended alignment consistently during your normal workload. Check that an unused pinned launcher is not being mistaken for a running window.
Limits and rollback
Revert to a single alignment scheme if moving icon positions disrupt your workflow. A simpler layout may be more usable than a visually symmetrical one.
Questions about this task
Does centering icons require centering the Start button?
The publisher describes a layout that separates those choices. Check the controls in your installed release.
Why does the center change as I open apps?
The number and width of task buttons can change. Test the busy state rather than judging only the idle desktop.
Primary sources
Publisher claims and Windows procedures are linked below. The comparison and diagnostic steps are editorial guidance, not a claim of hands-on Windows testing.
Windows 11 download · Review compatibility and the publisher’s license terms before installing.
Download for Windows 11 File source and installation notes