If you want the Task Manager window to stay visible on top of all your other apps, you can turn on a feature called “Always on top” in Windows 11. This makes it easy to keep an eye on your computer’s performance or running programs while you work on something else.

The Task Manager has been part of Windows for many years. It helps you see what programs and processes are running, check your PC’s speed, and manage startup apps.

Windows 11 has a fresh new look for Task Manager, and it now matches your system’s theme, including a dark mode if you use that. You can read more about the new Task Manager design on Microsoft’s official blog: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22557.

How to Turn On or Off “Always on top” in Task Manager

Follow these simple steps to keep Task Manager always on top or to turn this feature off:

1. Open Task Manager:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard at the same time. This opens Task Manager quickly.
   • Or, right-click the Start button and select Task Manager from the menu.
2. Right-click the Task Manager icon on your Taskbar (the bar at the bottom of your screen). If you don’t see it, look in the Taskbar overflow area by clicking the up arrow near the clock.
3. From the menu that appears, click on Always on top to turn it on or off.

Alternative method:

4. Open Task Manager and click the Settings button at the bottom left corner of the window.
5. Under the Windows management section, check or uncheck the box next to Always on top.

Tip: You can also press Alt + A on your keyboard to quickly turn the “Always on top” option on or off when inside Task Manager’s Settings.

Summary

• “Always on top” keeps the Task Manager window visible above all other windows.
• Use Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager quickly.
• Right-click the Taskbar icon or use Task Manager’s Settings to turn “Always on top” on or off.
• This helps you watch your computer’s activity without losing the Task Manager behind other apps.

For more details about Windows 11 updates, visit the official Microsoft blog: Microsoft Windows Insider Blog.

That’s it! Now you can keep Task Manager right where you want it.