• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Technipages

Tutorials and fixes for smartphone, gadget, and computer problems

  • Topics
    • Android
    • Browsers
    • Gaming
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • iPhone
    • Linux
    • macOS
    • Office
    • Reviews
    • Software
    • Windows
    • Definitions
  • Product Reviews
  • Downloads
  • About
How to Arrange Apps and Windows in Windows 11

How to Arrange Apps and Windows in Windows 11

October 22, 2021 by Madalina Dinita 1 Comment

Windows 11 has brought many new features to the table, including practical multitasking improvements. You can now use snap layouts to quickly arrange multiple windows on your desktop. The new options are better than the good old Alt and Tab shortcut. In this quick guide, we’ll show you how to use and customize this new feature.

Windows 11: Enhance Your Productivity With Snap Windows

Navigate to Settings, select System, and then scroll down to Multitasking to customize your snap layouts.multitasking-settings-windows-11

If you want to automatically resize and rearrange windows on your screen, enable the Snap windows option. Use the drop-down menu to further customize your snap layout settings.

snap-windows-settings-windows-11If you don’t really like the snap layout system, you can simply disable the feature.

You can quickly access snap layouts by hovering over the maximize symbol. Then select the grid layout you want to use. Select the area you want your active app to be in.

grid-layout-snap-windows
There Will Be a Learning Curve

Getting used to the new snap layout system may take a while. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll notice that snap windows help you monitor other background activities while actively focusing on the main task. For example, you can divide the screen into two sections and work on a document while keeping an eye on the latest news – all at the same time.

Snap layouts are great for bigger screens or multiple monitor setups. As a matter of fact, you have six grid layout options on larger monitors. If you have a smaller display, you only have four grid options. If you own a 13-inch laptop, things may feel a bit cluttered when opening more than three windows simultaneously.

Conclusion

Windows 11’s new snap window system lets you display multiple windows on your desktop simultaneously. To customize snap layouts, go to Settings, select System, and then scroll down to Multitasking. This productivity feature is handy on large displays.

Do you often use snap windows on Windows 11? What’s your favorite grid layout? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

You Might Also Like

  • Windows 10: Block Apps From Using Microphone
    Windows 10: Block Apps From Using Microphone
  • Windows 10: Configure Which Apps Can Run in the Background
    Windows 10: Configure Which Apps Can Run in the Background
  • Fix: Unpinned Apps Keep Reappearing on Windows 10
    Fix: Unpinned Apps Keep Reappearing on Windows 10
  • Fix: Windows 11 "Remember My Apps" Greyed Out
    Fix: Windows 11 "Remember My Apps" Greyed Out
  • Windows 10: How to Change Volume of Specific Apps
    Windows 10: How to Change Volume of Specific Apps
  • Fix - Windows 10 Store Apps Stuck 'Pending'
    Fix - Windows 10 Store Apps Stuck 'Pending'

Filed Under: Windows Tagged With: Windows 11

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. RoyA says

    April 12, 2022 at 12:10 pm

    Not sure what issues Boz had but i found it very helpful. Hadn’t really used the new Windows 11 windowing because i knew it was very different; but this article helped immensely. I’m a fan now – big improvement.

Did this help? Let us know!

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • How to Print Labels from Excel Using MS Word Mail Merge
  • What Is NVMe Over TCP (NVMe/TCP)
  • Android Mobile Hotspot: How to Change the Password and Name
  • Windows 10: How to Force Quit and App
  • What is Dumpster Diving?
  • How to Download iOS 16 Beta 3 on iPhone or iPad
  • What is a Security Compromise?
  • Mastodon: How to DM Someone

Who’s Behind Technipages?

Baby and Daddy My name is Mitch Bartlett. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.

You May Also Like

  • Windows 95/98
  • Microsoft Windows NT
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Windows Media Player (WMP)
  • 10 Best Speaker Booster Apps
  • 10 Best Android Phone Cleaner Apps in 2019

© Copyright 2023 Guiding Tech Media · All Rights Reserved · Privacy