MicrosoftWindowsWindows 11
Have you encountered a scenario where your program window disappears from the screen?
You cant drag it back to the screen again.
This situation is frequent with those using multiple monitors.
Although you could use a mouse, the easiest solution to this issue is to use keyboard shortcuts.
Windows provides us with several shortcuts to move, resize and position windows anywhere we want.
However, an issue can occur and the windows open on the disconnected screen are not restored.
Similarly, minor glitches in an app or program can cause its window to open off-screen.
Either way, it’s possible for you to always bring it back using just the keyboard.
Below youll find multiple methods to restore the off-screen window to your active display.
Note that while one method may not work for you, the other might.
The first thing you better check is whether the display controls have automatically reverted.
Navigate to:
Expand the display menu.
One of these shortcuts can move a window to another screen.
On the active monitor, poke the off-screen app icon on the taskbar to select it.
Repeat step 2 using the same key until the window appears on your screen.
Cascade Windows
Does not apply to Windows 11.
Cascading windows means putting all the windows of the app on top of each other.
you might cascade the off-screen window to bring it to your visible desktop.
Note that this method only works if more than one window is opened of the same app.
Unfortunately, the option to cascade windows is missing in Windows 11.
However, this can be done on Windows 10.
Move Window
Another method to bring an off-screen window onto an active screen is by moving it.
Since you cannot move it with your mouse, you must depend on your keyboard.
This method only works if only one window is open of the off-screen app.
The move option is available for windows that are not maximized.
Hold down the Shift button and then right-grab the app icon.
Press and hold the up/down/right/left arrow keys on the keyboard to move the window.
The window will move in the direction of the key you are using.
Release the key when you see the window on your screen.
Therefore, you must change your screensresolutionand reduce it to view the off-screen window.
Repeat steps 2 & 3 until you see the missing window.
It may be possible that the off-screen window isnt off-screen, but is stuck in a minimized state.
It does not need troubleshooting the operating system or restarting the computer.
This issue often occurs with laptop users that need to connect and disconnect external display devices often.
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