Summary
Navigating through too many open windows on your PC?
One of the easiest ways to sort them out is to have Windows cascade them for you.
you’re able to use this feature on Windows 10.
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But does the function still work on Windows 11, or is there an alternative?
On Windows 10, you might neatly arrange every window to see their title bars.
Right-tap on any empty space within your taskbar and selectCascade windows.
Windows 10 will now rearrange every window thats not minimized.
To return them to their original locations, right-smack the taskbar again and selectUndo to cascade all windows.
If the option is unavailable on your rig, youve probably enabled Tablet mode.
Launch theAction Centerandclick on theTablettile to turn it off.
Can You Cascade Open Windows in Windows 11?
We have bad news if youve upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and are looking for theCascade windowsoption.
Windows 11 has no built-in feature that allows you to cascade all open windows.
So what are the alternatives?
You coulduse Windows 11 Snap Layoutsto rearrange your windows.
you’re free to even move around minimized windows.
Alternatively, you canuse PowerToys to make windows more manageable.
However, youll have to use a different app to replicate the cascade option properly in Windows 11.
Launch the Microsoft Store app and search for “fancywm,” or go to theFancyWM Microsoft Store pagedirectly.
Then click and drag theWrap in stack panelbutton on top of another window.
Alternatively, press theWindows key+Shift, thenS, to cascade your windows.
Cascading all open windows helps you to find what youre looking for with a glance at your desktop.
If you have a dual monitor setup, the windows will cascade on the monitor they are open on.
If you still cant find the window youre looking for, chances are its off-screen.
