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Is the "Show windows Side-by-Side" feature still available in Windows 11?

Valluru, Mahitha 0 Reputation points
2025-08-25T12:20:41.1833333+00:00

In the Windows 10 version, I had the ability to Shift+right-click, then select an option called "Show all windows side-by-side". Is this functionality still available?

The reason I ask is because I run a task that opens ~50 command prompts at the same time as part of a process, and I need to monitor each command prompt to make sure they execute successfully. Using the side-by-side option I am able to view all 50 very easily, however I'm unable to find the same functionality with the Windows 11 update. The snap feature seems to be what's replaced it, but with the number of windows I have open it will take a significantly longer time to be able to do this.

Is there an option to re-enable the side-by-side feature?

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
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  1. Domic Vo 1,015 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-25T13:12:20.7533333+00:00

    Dear Valluru, Mahitha,

    In Windows 10, the “Show windows side-by-side” option was accessible via Shift + right-click on the taskbar, allowing users to quickly tile all non-minimized windows. This feature was particularly useful in scenarios like yours, where dozens of windows needed to be viewed simultaneously.

    a) Windows 11 Update As of the Windows 11 24H2 build, this specific taskbar context menu option is no longer available. The Snap Layouts feature has become the primary method for arranging windows, offering enhanced flexibility for smaller sets of windows—but it may not scale efficiently for high-volume scenarios like yours2.

    b) Current Workarounds While there is no direct toggle to re-enable the legacy “side-by-side” feature, here are a few alternatives you might consider:

    Third-party utilities such as DisplayFusion or AquaSnap offer advanced window tiling and multi-monitor management.

    PowerShell scripting can be used to programmatically position windows using Set-Window or Win32 API wrappers.

    Task View (Win + Tab) provides a thumbnail overview, though not a tiled layout.

    I hope this helps. Just kindly tick Accept Answer that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

    Best regards,

    Domic Vo

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