All articles

How to move a Window that is off screen: Step-by-Step GuideUpdated a month ago

If a window is off-screen, you can move it back into view using a couple of methods. First, you can use keyboard shortcuts: press Alt + Tab to select the off-screen window, then hold Alt and press Spacebar to open the window's system menu.

Key Highlights: Move a Window That Is Off-Screen in Windows 10

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Press Alt + Tab to select the window.
  • Press Alt + Space, then select Move.
  • Use the Arrow Keys to move the window back into view.

Using Window Snapping

Hold the Windows key + Left Arrow or Right Arrow to snap the window to the side of the screen.

Using Task Manager (If Unresponsive)

Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), end the task, and then reopen the app to reset the window.

Adjust Display Settings (Multi-Monitor Setup)

Go to Display Settings, click Detect, and adjust display layout to bring the window into view.

Third-Party Tools

Use tools like DisplayFusion or WindowManager for advanced window management and better control over off-screen windows.

These methods can help you quickly recover windows that are off-screen and get back to working efficiently.

Was this article helpful?
Yes
No