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 can use this feature on Windows 10. But does the function still work on Windows 11, or is there an alternative?
How to Cascade Open Windows in Windows 10
If you constantly have a lot of open Windows as part of your multitasking routine, it may take time to locate a specific window quickly. You can manually go through every open folder or app by pressingAlt + Tab, but there’s a quicker method.
On Windows 10, you may neatly arrange every window to see their title bars. Right-click on any empty space within your taskbar and selectCascade windows. Windows 10 will now rearrange every window that’s not minimized.
To return them to their original locations, right-click the taskbar again and selectUndo to cascade all windows. If the option is unavailable on your computer, you’ve 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 you’ve 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 can even move around minimized windows.
Alternatively, you canuse PowerToys to make windows more manageable. However, you’ll have to use a different app to replicate the cascade option properly in Windows 11.
How to Cascade Windows on Windows 11
In Windows 11, one of the best tools for this job is an open source tiling manager calledFancyWM, available free from the Microsoft Store. Launch the Microsoft Store app and search for “fancywm,” or go to theFancyWM Microsoft Store pagedirectly. Once installed, you canuse FancyWM to create custom layouts, manage window groups, and take advantage of all your virtual desktops and monitors.
To cascade your windows, hover the cursor over the title bar so that FancyWM will display its floating menu. 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 you’re 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 can’t find the window you’re looking for, chances are it’s off-screen.
