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What is PowerToys?

Supported on x64 and ARM processors, PowerToys isavailable nowin a preview state.

Windows 11 window snapping

Windows 11 has more flexible window snapping, but PowerToys offers the same for Windows 10.

How to download and install PowerToys

PowerToys should automatically open after installation.

There are alternative methods for installing PowerToys if you prefer not to use the Microsoft Store.

FancyZones should be activated by default, but it’s worth checking before we get started.

PowerToys on Microsoft Store

Neither is particularly complex but equally useful in their own way.

Zones can overlap in canvas mode, with more freedom for vertical and horizontal slices than in grid mode.

PowerToys on Microsoft Store

Activating FancyZones in PowerToys

Creating custom layouts in PowerToys FancyZones

Using FancyZones on Windows 10

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Windows 11 Start menu customization settings

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Windows Insider program settings

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