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Thatcherw
Jun 24, 2026Iron Contributor
In Windows 11, the snap layout does not appear when dragging a window to the edge of the screen
When dragging a window to the top or edge of the screen, the snap layout selection panel—which should automatically appear—does not show up, making it impossible to quickly split the screen. We have...
Fabrum
Jul 06, 2026Iron Contributor
verify a specific sub-setting within the Multitasking menu that controls the drag-to-snap behavior:
- Go to Settings > System > Multitasking.
- Click the dropdown arrow next to "Snap windows" to expand the options.
- Make sure the option "Show snap layouts when I drag a window to the top of my screen" is checked .
If it's already on, try toggling the main "Snap windows" switch off and back on. This can sometimes refresh the feature's functionality .