How to Enable/Disable the Maximize Button’s Snap Layouts Pop-up in Windows 11 – Guide
Microsoft’s Snap Assist feature, which allows users to divide their desktop into two or four parts by docking windows on the sides and corners of the screen, has been a hit since its introduction in Windows 7. Now, with Windows 11, Microsoft has improved the feature even further by allowing users to divide their screen into four symmetrical parts.
Windows 11 introduces a new utility, Snap Layout, that lets users view all open windows on their screen simultaneously. This feature has been around since Windows 7, but has been significantly improved in the latest version. To access it, press the Windows key + Z or hover over the maximize button.
Enable or disable snap layouts Feature on Windows 11 through the Settings app
Open the Settings app in Windows 11 by pressing the Windows key and I together.
The System option in the left vertical menu of the Settings app can be accessed for further customization.
Navigate to the right-hand menu, scroll down and select ‘Multitasking’ from the list of options.
Users can enable or disable the Snap window switching feature on the Multitasking tab in their settings.
Enable or disable snap layouts Feature on Windows 11 through Registry Editor
Press Windows key + R to open Registry Editor with administrator access. Type ‘regedit’ into the Run dialog box and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
User Account Control will prompt you to grant administrator access; click Yes to proceed.
Users can access the Advanced settings in the Windows Explorer by navigating to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Explorer > Advanced in the Registry Editor.
Right-click the Advanced key, then select “New > Dword Value (32-bit)” from the context menu to create a new value.
To enable Snap Assist Flyout, go to the right section and rename the newly created DWORD to “EnableSnapAssistFlyout”.
The menu on the right can be double-clicked to enable Snap Assist Fly out, with the Base set to Hexadecimal and the value adjusted accordingly.
To enable or disable Snap Layouts in Windows 11, set the value to either 0 for Disable or 1 for Enable.
To complete the modification, restart your Windows 11 PC.
Final note
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