How Do I Position Windows in Windows 10?

Positioning windows in Windows 10 is straightforward, utilizing both mouse controls and handy keyboard shortcuts. The most efficient ways involve the built-in Snap feature and manual dragging.

Using the Snap Feature (Windows Key + Arrow Keys)

Windows 10 includes a powerful feature called Snap that allows you to quickly arrange windows by snapping them to the sides or corners of your screen. This is particularly useful for multitasking and comparing content side-by-side.

You can activate Snap using your mouse by dragging a window title bar to the edge of the screen, or more efficiently, using keyboard shortcuts involving the Windows key and the arrow keys.

Here are the core keyboard shortcuts for positioning windows using Snap, based on the provided reference:

• Windows key + right arrow: Moves the window to the right half of the screen, snapping it into place.
• Windows key + left arrow: Moves the window to the left half of the screen, snapping it into place.
• Windows key + up arrow: If a window is snapped to a side, pressing Windows key + up arrow snaps it to the top quarter of that side. If the window is floating or maximized, this key combination might maximize it or snap it to the top half. Pressing it again while already snapped to the top might maximize it or move it to the top quarter if combined with a side snap.
• Windows key + down arrow: If a window is snapped to a side, pressing Windows key + down arrow snaps it to the bottom quarter of that side. If the window is floating or maximized, this key combination might restore it to its previous size or minimize it. Pressing it again while already snapped to the bottom might minimize it or move it to the bottom quarter if combined with a side snap.

Practical Examples:

1. To place two windows side-by-side: Open the first window, press Windows key + left arrow. Open the second window, press Windows key + right arrow. Windows will automatically adjust to fit half of the screen each.
2. To place a window in a corner: Snap a window to the left (Windows key + left arrow), then press Windows key + up arrow to snap it to the top-left quarter, or Windows key + down arrow to snap it to the bottom-left quarter.

Manual Positioning (Drag and Drop)

The classic method of positioning windows is by using your mouse:

• Move: Click and hold the title bar of the window, then drag it to the desired location on the screen. Release the mouse button to drop the window.

Resizing Windows

Once positioned, you can also adjust a window's size:

• Resize: Hover your mouse cursor over the edges or corners of the window until the cursor changes into a double-headed arrow. Click and drag the edge or corner to resize the window.

By combining these methods, you can easily organize and arrange your windows in Windows 10 to suit your workflow.