Well, sometimes, when you launch an application, it can go off-screen or open partially due to the resolution settings. Likewise, it can happen if you are using multiple monitors.So, how do you bring it back and move it?Don’t worry. We have you covered. In this article, we will be discussing different methods to find and move your off-screen window.
How to Move an Off-Screen Window on Windows OS
There are various tips and tricks to restore and move an off-screen window. By using the shortcut keys to the task manager, you can try different methods mentioned below to solve your problem.
Using the Task Manager
Your off-screen can be moved to the visible part of the screen using the Task Manager. Here’s how you do it.
Change the Display Settings
You can use a higher resolution to bring back your off-screen window to move it. To do it,
Using the Alt + Tab Key
You can press the Alt+Tab key to look for the hidden window and move it afterward. Here’s how you can do it.
Using the App/Folder Thumbnail
You can use the application’s thumbnail while hovering to move its window. Here’s how you do it.
Using the Task View
You can use the task view to find your off-screen window and then easily move it.
Using the Windows Arrangement Settings
You can use the Windows Arrangement settings to bring back your off-screen window, which you can later move to your desired position. For this,
Using the Shortcut Key
You can easily recover your off-screen window and move it with a shortcut. Here’s how and what shortcut to use.
How to Move an off-Screen Window on Mac
There are various ways to move an off-screen window on Mac computers also. Some of them are discussed below:
Change the Resolution
Similar to windows, you can change the resolution on Mac to move your off-screen window. Here’s how you do it.
Use the Zoom Setting
You can tweak the zoom settings to restore the off-screen window and then move it. Here’s how you can do it.
Force Quit the Application
This method requires you to force quit the application whose window has gone off-screen to relaunch it. Doing this can bring your lost window. Here’s how you can do it.
How to Maximize an Off-screen Window in Windows 10?
While pressing the Shift key on the off-screen window from the taskbar, you can right-click and select the maximize option. This will open the window on full screen.
