Are you used to throwing your mouse cursor towards the top-right corner to close a window? If so, you might be starting to suffer as various windows, especially in the upcoming Windows 11, are changing the way they handle window management.
What's Changing in Windows 11
In Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing a new user interface (UI) design that aims to provide users with a more modern and streamlined experience. One of the changes that users are finding difficult to get used to is the way that windows are positioned and managed on the screen.
No More Zero Position
In previous versions of Windows, it was possible to position a window at the top-left corner of the screen, giving it a zero position. This was a useful feature for those who liked to have multiple windows open at the same time, allowing them to quickly move between them. However, in Windows 11, this feature has been removed.
New Window Management Features
Although Microsoft has removed the ability to position windows at zero, they have introduced a number of new window management features in Windows 11. For example, there is now a snap layout option, which allows users to quickly arrange multiple windows on the screen in a way that suits their workflow. This can be accessed by clicking and holding the window, then dragging it to the side of the screen.
Workarounds for the Missing Feature
If you are struggling with the missing zero position feature in Windows 11, there are a few workarounds that you can try:
Win + Left/Right Arrow: This shortcut will move the current window to the left or right side of the screen. You can then use the same shortcut again to snap the window to the side of the screen.Win + Up Arrow: This shortcut will maximize the current window, which will effectively give it a zero position.Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow: This shortcut will move the current window to a different monitor if you have multiple monitors connected to your computer.
Summary and References
Windows 11 has removed the ability to position windows at the top-left corner of the screen, but has introduced new window management features. If you are struggling with the missing feature, there are a number of workarounds that you can try. For more information, check out the following resources: