However, there are several ways to move a window that’s off-screen in Windows 10.
Some involve using different keys on the keyboard, while others involve adjusting configs in Windows 10.
Launch the program or app (if its not open already).
Press theShiftkey and right-tap the active program or app icon located on thetaskbar.
SelectMovefrom the pop-up menu.
Press theleft arroworright arrowkey until the program or app appears on the screen.
It also relies on the snapping feature that snaps windows to the sides of your screen.
snag the active app or program icon located on the taskbar to make it the current selection.
Long-press theWindowskey while pressing either theleft arroworright arrowkey.
Find Windows Using Arrow Keys and Mouse
This version doesnt use the Shift or Windows keys.
Instead, the mouse cursor helps bring your lost windows back to the home screen.
Hover your mouse cursor over the active program or app located on the taskbar until a thumbnail appears.
Right-hit the thumbnail and selectMoveon the menu.
Move the mouse cursornow switched to a four-arrow “move” symbol to the middle of your screen.
Use theleftarroworright arrowkey to move the missing window into the viewable area.
you’re able to also move your mouse while the missing window “sticks” to your pointer.
These windows remain stationary on your desktop despite their hidden presence.
You basically zoom the camera out until the missing windows appear in the frame.
SelectDisplay settingson the menu.
Using your mouse, move the program or app to the center of your screen.
Change the screen resolution back to its original setting.
Unhide Windows With the Desktop Toggle
This doesnt require a series of steps.
Simply press theWindows key+D.
All programs and apps disappear the first time you jot down this combo.
Do it again, and everythingincluding your missing windowsshould reappear.
Right-click an empty space on the taskbar.
The open windows are rearranged into a cascade, including your missing windows.
If you opened something and it’s showing off-screen, try these tips to make it reappear.
Change the Resolution
Your lost window doesnt change its position.
Click theAppleicon located in the top left corner and selectSystem SettingsorSystem Preferences.
Select a different resolution from the list.
To view more options, toggle onShow all resolutions.
You may see resolution and scaling options differently, depending on your macOS version.
If available, choose the radio button next toScaledin theDisplaytab and choose a different resolution.
If you’re prompted, clickChange ResolutionorOKto confirm that you’d like to scale the resolution.
Click theAppleicon located in the top left corner.
Choose the off-screen utility from the list and clickForce Quit.
If it’s crucial that you quickly relaunch Finder, select it from the Force Quit list and chooseRelaunch.
If you don’t see the Relaunch option, press and hold theOptionkey to reveal it.
ClickForce Quitin the confirmation dialog box.
Return to theApplemenu > selectRecent Items> and smack the app you recently force quit to relaunch it.
Once it emerges, drag it fully onto your display.
You may not be able to use this method with every app.
smack the active program or appshown on the Dock.
ClickWindowin the Apple menu bar and selectZoomin the drop-down menu.
The app will display in full view on your display.
If the off-screen app or program isnt actively selected,click its icon on the Dock.
Press theOptionkey and tap the active app or program icon again.
This actions hides the app or program.
smack the active app or program icon again.
The window reappears centered on your screen.
FAQ
In short, you could’t drag a window that’s off-screen using only your mouse.
In Windows, this behavior is most likely triggered by taskbar options.
