How to Use Multi-Windows on Windows 11

Quick Tips

• Open Settings > System > Multi-Tasking and enable Snap Windows.
• Hover your mouse on the maximize icon on a program, and select the size of the snap windows.
• Select a portion on the span window, and start adding apps to the layout.

Enable Snap Windows From Windows 11 Settings

Enabling the Snap Windows feature lets you use multiple windows at once on your PC.

Step 1: Open Settings > System > Multi-tasking.

Step 2: Turn on the toggle for Snap windows.

Step 3: Click on the Snap windows option, and check the box for When I drag a window…

Further, ensure that all the options are enabled.

Also Read: How to fix Windows snap assist not working

5 Ways to Use Multi-Windows on Windows 11

Microsoft does offer multi-windows on Windows 10 OS as well. But the overall implementation is miles better on Windows 11. Here’s what you need to do.

Open an app on Windows. Now hover the mouse pointer above the Maximize icon in the menu bar. Windows 11 will offer an option to use multi-window. Let’s discuss them.

You will have a good idea of how the Windows 11 OS will split the current window with the live preview.

1. Split Apps Window in Half

The first option will split the app window in half. You can select the left or right side, and Windows 11 pin the app on the select side.

2. Use 2:1 Arrangement

This is one of our most-used multitasking styles on Windows 11. The second option allows users to keep one app in the 1/3 area on the right side and the second on the left side.

3. Use Three Apps Window at Once

Hover the cursor pointer above the maximize button and use the third option to use three Windows 11.

Move the current app on the left half and from the opened windows, select your desired app to continue working.

4. Split Screen Into Four Sections

This option is ideal for those using Windows 11 on a larger screen. If you are using Windows 11 on a 13/14-inch laptop, you won’t find it useful.

As you may have guessed from the multitasking preview, the option will split the app windows into four parts. People using Windows 11 on a big desktop such as a 27 to 32-inch monitor will find this setup most useful.

Note: Using multi-windows in three or four sections will affect visibility and clarity. We recommend using this setup on a larger display only.

5. Split Windows Horizontally in Windows 11

Users can split windows horizontally as well. This is most useful for those using Windows 11 in a vertical screen setup. That way, you won’t get much benefit by splitting the apps vertically. You need to split apps horizontally.

Open the app that you want to split at the upper half of the display. Use Windows + Up arrow key and pin it at the top. You can open the app windows on the bottom half part.

Alternatively, you can drag and drop app windows on either side until the cursor moves. Release the cursor, pin apps, and use multi-windows on Windows 11.

Also Read: 6 best multitasking tips and tricks on Windows 11