Similarly, you could also configure any of the monitors as your primary display.

you could fix this by rearranging the displays to reflect your monitors' physical layout.

This is also where most new apps will open by default.

Woman using PC with two monitors

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Additionally, setting a main display makes sure your taskbar and desktop icons appear on the screen you want.

You should also consider using thesebest dual-monitor management appsto further enhance your multi-monitor setup experience.

Windows 11 Desktop Showing the Project Menu-1

Windows 11 Desktop Showing Context Menu

Windows 11 Settings App Showing Display Identify Option With a Numbered Box on the Screen

Windows 11 Settings App Showing Display Rearrangement Option

Windows 11 Display Settings Showing a Selected Display

WIndows 11 Display Settings Showing the Make this my Main Display Options