Windows 10: Snap windows (issue with keyboard shortcut)

Discus and support Snap windows (issue with keyboard shortcut) in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have the Windows 10, version 1903 with the latest update installed (October 24, 2019—KB4522355 (OS Build 18362.449), at the time of writing). I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by kimih12, Oct 28, 2019.

  1. kimih12 Win User

    Snap windows (issue with keyboard shortcut)


    I have the Windows 10, version 1903 with the latest update installed (October 24, 2019—KB4522355 (OS Build 18362.449), at the time of writing).


    I have had this issue related to the 'Snap windows' feature for a while:

    Under Settings > System > Multitasking, I have enabled the 'Snap windows' feature with all the options checked.


    I often use the 'Windows_Key + Arrow_Key' keyboard shortcut to snap the active window; however, most of the time, I have to press this shortcut twice to snap the window. By dragging the window, I have no issue. This issue only happens when I use the keyboard shortcut.


    The first time I press this shortcut, it does move the active window to the direction indicated by the Arrow_Key, but a small upper portion of the title bar of the active window is cut by the display's upper boundary, and it does not show the other windows that I can snap next to it.


    The second time that I press the shortcut, it then properly snaps the active window (no more cutting title bar) and shows the other windows that I can snap next to it.


    I do want to add the fact that I use a multi-display setup.


    Here are the screenshots that better describes my situation:

    • After pressing the keyboard shortcut for the first time:

    Snap windows (issue with keyboard shortcut) [​IMG]

    • After pressing the keyboard shortcut for the second time:

    Snap windows (issue with keyboard shortcut) 8e626177-d850-4238-942d-9e4f5705abbd?upload=true.png


    Please, any help would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    kimih12, Oct 28, 2019
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  2. dalchina Win User

    Disable corner snapping keyboard shortcut in Windows 10


    Try redefining your shortcut keys using Autohotkey (free). Something similar worked for another user- different function.

    I'd suggest considering allocating Win key Up/Down to Autohotkey's WinMaximize, WinMinimize com,ands.

    Its help is excellent, good user forum.

    Example extracts from the help file provided:

    Snap windows (issue with keyboard shortcut) [​IMG]



    Snap windows (issue with keyboard shortcut) [​IMG]
     
    dalchina, Oct 28, 2019
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  3. Bladesman Win User
    Shortcut for maximising from snapped window


    Hi all,

    I've recently updated to W10, and am hoping I'm missing a shortcut for maximising snapped windows.

    I'm the sort of person that likes to minimise mouse use. I'm used to snapping windows to the left or right using the shortcut "Start + Left/Right Arrow". I can still use this, and I generally like the Snap Assist functionality that now comes with it.

    However, I am currently finding it quite annoying to use keyboard shortcuts to get out of this view (i.e. when you have 1 screen snapped left and 1 screen snapped right). The only shortcut I can find for maximising a screen is "Start + Up Arrow", however this will instead snap it to the top quadrant (on its respective side), and snap assist will ask you what you want to snap to the bottom quadrant. From what I can see, you then have to Esc out of this and then try "Start + Up Arrow" again.

    Is there not a keyboard shortcut to maximise directly from a snapped window? It's currently taking 3 keyboard shortcuts, which is sort of a paradox.

    It sounds fairly basic, but it's quite annoying when you are regularly snapping windows to left/right, and something I could do easily on W7.

    For completeness, steps to reproduce:

    1. Have several windows open in W10, (min. 3). Also, have snap assist turned on in settings
    2. "Start + Left Arrow" to snap active screen to left. Snap assist should appear on right
    3. Use Arrow Keys and Enter to select a window to snap to right
    Imagine working on these screens for a bit
    4. Now try to maximise a window, use shortcut "Start + Up Arrow" - doesn't work, screen will snap to top left/right
    5. Press Esc to exit Snap Assist
    6. Again try to maximise window, use shortcut "Start + Up Arrow"

    If anyone could help me find a way to end the process at step 4, that would be lovely!

    Thanks a lot,

    Tom
     
    Bladesman, Oct 28, 2019
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  4. Snap windows (issue with keyboard shortcut)

    keyboard shortcuts with the windows key snap assist


    I am unable to snap on my windows 10 machine via the keyboard shortcut (windows key + arrow of the diection of snap) because everytime I hit the windows button it opens the start menu. How do I access all the keyboard shortcuts that start with the windows key if it always opens the start menu?

    Thanks
     
    dandaskew21, Oct 28, 2019
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