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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 17, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Manage Windows on Windows

    Learn to resize, snap, minimize, and arrange application windows for better multitasking.

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    Category
    Windows Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    beginner
    windows
    multitasking
    snap

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Minimize and maximize
    2. 2.Snap windows side by side
    3. 3.Use Snap Layouts
    4. 4.Switch between windows
    5. 5.Use virtual desktops
    1

    Minimize and maximize

    ~15s
    Use the buttons in the top-right corner: minimize (—), maximize (□), and close (X).
    2

    Snap windows side by side

    ~15s
    Drag a window to the left or right edge of the screen to snap it to half the display. Or press ⊞ Win+Left/Right arrow.
    3

    Use Snap Layouts

    ~15s
    Hover over the maximize button to see Snap Layouts — choose from 2, 3, or 4 window arrangements.
    4

    Switch between windows

    ~15s
    Press Alt+Tab to quickly cycle through open windows. Hold Alt and press Tab repeatedly to choose.
    5

    Use virtual desktops

    ~15s
    Press ⊞ Win+Ctrl+D to create a new virtual desktop. Switch between them with ⊞ Win+Ctrl+Left/Right arrows.

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