![]() ![]() If I go ahead and snap the demo folder to the left side, that will maximize to that side only as it did above. I’m writing in WordPress in Google Chrome, I have Microsoft Edge open for a Gmail account, I have my demo folder open and I have Photoshop active to gather the screenshots for this post. ![]() Let’s give this a try to see what happens. The true power of snapping can be found when used when you’re working with multiple windows. Using Snap Assist for Multiple WindowsWhat I demonstrated above was fine for one single window. Once I did let go, the window only took up 25% of the desktop and was positioned in the upper left corner. In my case, I dragged the window to the left side and dragged up, without letting go. If you’d like to snap a window to any corner of the screen, drag the window to the side you’d like it to end up and drag either up or down. Take a look at the screenshot below to see what that looks like (look at the faded white square in the blue area).Īgain, to undo what you just did, click and drag the window back out to the center of the desktop. You even get the same ghost window before you let go. You’ll find that the window is now maximized, but only taking up the left half of the screen. Drag the window off the screen to the left and let go. Side to SideAnother really fun way to organize your window is to drag it to the left or the right of the desktop in the same fashion you did above. Click and drag the window down from the top of the screen, let go and it will automatically shrink back down. To undo this and to return to the previous window size, simply reverse what you did. When you let go, the regularly sized window will become maximized. You’ll also see a faded white box take up the entire area of the desktop. When you do this, you’ll see a small and brief blue circle appear. Once the window is open (in my case, it’s a folder, but it can be anything), click up in the title bar of the window and drag it to the top of the desktop. Maximizing & ReducingThe very first and most simple way to test the snap feature is to open a window to your desktop. These features are extremely helpful and can save tons of time over the long haul, so it’s definitely worth it to read through this post in its entirety. Then, I’ll show you how you can snap multiple windows using Snap Assist. In today’s post, I’m going to explain exactly how to snap an open window in Windows 10 so it’s organized to a specific area of your screen. ![]() I’ll explain all about this in the sections below. And in addition to that, you can use a new feature called Snap Assist. The good news is, you can still snap windows into location with Windows 10. By the time I upgraded, I forgot all about the feature. I tried and tried in my current version to no avail. Little did I know at the time that his snapping was a new feature in Windows. I said “Wow” and wondered how he did that. And then he snapped another window and the two windows were divided equally. Hopefully, this article helped you learn everything about Snap and how you can get started with it.I remember the first time I saw a Microsoft Windows 7 commercial on TV a few years ago, where the guy who was using the computer “snapped” an open window so it took up only half a screen. Alternatively, press the Windows key + Z.Ĭhoose a snap layout you'd like to arrange the Windows as, and click on it.ĭabbling with multiple applications or windows is a pain with the Snap feature turned on, the organization of such an arrangement becomes neat and easy. They are easily accessible by dragging and hovering your mouse over a Window’s maximize button. Snap layouts also lets you organize your windows screens neatly into your Windows computer. You can also move it to the corner after you’re done. You can also press the Windows Key + Up Arrow or the Windows Key + Down Arrow to move it into the desired corner. Pick and click on the Window you’d like to snap, and then click on the Windows Logo Key + Left Arrow or Windows key + Right Arrow to snap the window to the side of the screen where you want it to be. If, however, things changed and now you'd like to turn off the Snap assist feature, we've got you covered for that as well. The window will fit itself in the space, alongside the other snap. Drag to the side of the windows you want it to be, and then release the mouse button. When you snap a window-as we've done above-you'll see the remaining thumbnails on the empty side of your Windows.Ĭlick on the thumbnail of the window that you’d want to open in space on your screen. A new feature in Windows 11, Snap assist also helps you organize the space on your screen-after you’ve already snapped the Windows. ![]()
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