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Is one of your application windows positioned off-screen? This is a common issue, especially for systems with external monitors. Misconfigured settings can cause windows to open outside the visible desktop area. In this Mytour guide, learn how to bring back an off-screen window to the primary display on your Windows PC.
Key Points to Note
- Press and hold the Windows key while tapping the arrow keys to reposition the window within view.
- You can also right-click the Windows taskbar and select options like 'Cascade windows' or 'Show windows stacked'.
- Alternatively, adjust your display settings in the System Settings by opting for a lower resolution.
Steps to Follow
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Access the off-screen program from your Taskbar. If the program is active, locate it in your Taskbar at the bottom of your screen.
- For constantly running programs like Discord or NVIDIA Settings, check under 'Show hidden icons' in your system tray (where the clock is). Look for the ^ icon and click on it.
- This method is widely used to resolve this issue in Windows 11 and 10.
Hold down the Win key. The Windows key is typically adorned with the Windows logo on your keyboard.
Press the ↑+↓+←+→ keys to reposition the window into view. It will likely snap to one side, so consider maximizing it if you don't intend to use Split Screen.
Arranging All Windows in a Cascade or Stack
Right-click on the Windows taskbar. This is the bar typically located at the bottom of your screen, containing various icons and the Windows button. A menu will appear.
- Note: This method does not apply to Windows 11, as it lacks the cascade feature.
Choose Cascade windows or Show windows stacked. Both options will display a list of all open windows on your PC, including those currently off-screen.
Click on the window you wish to access. The contents of that window will then be visible.
Hold down ⇧ Shift while right-clicking the active app on the taskbar. The taskbar is the bar running along the bottom of your screen. A pop-up menu will appear.
Click on Move. This action changes the mouse cursor into a four-directional arrow.
Utilize the ↑+↓+←+→ keys to relocate the window back into view. Tap each directional key to move the window one step in that direction. Continue tapping until you reach a suitable position.
Using the Alt and Tab Keys
Press and hold Alt+Tab ↹, and then release the Tab ↹ key. While holding Alt, a list of open applications will appear.
Continue pressing Tab ↹ until the desired window is highlighted. Remember to keep Alt held down. A change in outline color indicates the selected window.
Release both keys to access the chosen window. The window's contents will now be visible on your screen.
Press and hold ⇧ Shift while right-clicking the active app on the taskbar. This will prompt a pop-up menu to appear on the screen.
Click on Move. This action will change the mouse cursor into a directional arrow.
Utilize the ↑+↓+←+→ keys to reposition the window. Each directional key tap will move the window incrementally until it is back in view.
Adjusting the Display Resolution
Access Settings. You can do this by pressing Win + I simultaneously or by clicking the gear icon in the Start menu.
Open the System page. Simply click on it to access System Settings.
Access the Display settings. Look for it on the left panel of the window and click on it.
Choose a smaller resolution from the drop-down menu under 'Display Resolution'. Opting for a lower resolution will resize your windows accordingly.
