How to Enable the "Show Snap Layouts When I Drag a Window to the Top of My Screen" Option on Windows 11

Windows 11 introduces a new feature called "Snap Layouts" that allows you to easily organize and manage your open windows. By dragging a window to the top of your screen, you can quickly snap it into different layouts, such as side-by-side or in a quadrant. However, this feature may not be enabled by default on your Windows 11 computer. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to enable the "Show Snap Layouts When I Drag a Window to the Top of My Screen" option.

Step 1: Open Settings

The first step is to open the Settings app on your Windows 11 computer. You can do this by clicking on the Start button in the bottom left corner of your screen and then selecting the gear-shaped Settings icon from the Start menu.

Step 2: Go to System Settings

Once the Settings app is open, click on the "System" category in the left sidebar. This will open the System settings page.

Step 3: Open Multitasking Settings

In the System settings page, click on the "Multitasking" option in the left sidebar. This will display the Multitasking settings on the right side of the window.

Step 4: Enable Snap Windows

In the Multitasking settings, you will find an option called "Snap Windows". To enable the "Show Snap Layouts When I Drag a Window to the Top of My Screen" option, simply toggle the switch to the "On" position.

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Step 5: Test the Snap Layouts Feature

Now that you have enabled the "Show Snap Layouts When I Drag a Window to the Top of My Screen" option, you can test the Snap Layouts feature. Open a few windows on your computer and try dragging one of them to the top of your screen. You will see a preview of the available snap layouts, and you can choose the desired layout by clicking on it.

Step 6: Customize Snap Layouts

If you want to customize the snap layouts, you can do so by clicking on the "Customize" option in the Snap Layouts preview. This will open the Snap Layouts settings page, where you can add, remove, or rearrange the available snap layouts.

Step 7: Disable Snap Windows (Optional)

If you ever want to disable the Snap Layouts feature and revert to the traditional window snapping behavior, you can simply toggle the "Snap Windows" switch in the Multitasking settings to the "Off" position.

That's it! You have successfully enabled the "Show Snap Layouts When I Drag a Window to the Top of My Screen" option on Windows 11. Enjoy the improved window management experience provided by the Snap Layouts feature.

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