This feature provides a new option for organizing open windows.
Here’s how to split a screen withSnap Layout in Windows 11.
The instruction below will teach you how to use Snap Layout.
Move the mouse cursor over theMaximizebutton on an open window.
This button is between theMinimizeandClosebuttons.
Hover the cursor over theMaximizethe button for a moment.
A menu displaying Snap Layout options will pop up below the button.
The Snap Layout menu has six sections.
Each represents a layout supported by Snap Layout.
Each layout is divided into two to four possible locations.
choose the Snap Layout location you prefer.
Snap Layout will immediately move the window to the location selected.
The empty space beside the window will display a selection of additional open windows.
This is Snap Flyout.
Select an utility in Snap Flyout to snap it to the unoccupied portion of your screen.
Continue this until all available locations are occupied.
Alternatively, select outside Snap Flyout to exit Snap Layout.
All windows you’ve positioned so far will remain where they are.
Move your cursor to thetitle barof a window you want to snap.
Drag the window to either the left or right side of your display.
It will snap to occupy that half of the screen.
Alternatively, drag the window to a corner of your display.
It will snap to occupy that quarter of the screen.
Using Snap Assist may cause Snap Flyout to appear.
That will happen if Windows detects a large portion of your desktop is unoccupied.
Alternatively, you’ve got the option to activate Snap Assist with your keyboard.
From here, you might further customize your snap layout preferences.
Windows 11 offers six different layout options for snap windows.
it’s possible for you to snap up to four windows in a group.
PressAlt+Tabor hover your mouse over the taskbar to see all of your snap layout groups.
you’re free to toggle this feature on or off by going to yourWindows 11 Multitasking controls.
