How to move a window to another monitor in Windows 11

If you’re running multiple monitors on Windows 11, it’s easy to move an existing app window between two or more displays. We’ll show you how to do it using the mouse or a keyboard shortcut.

First, make sure extended mode is turned on

To move Windows between more than one display, you’ll need to use a special multi-monitor mode called “Extend,” which extends your desktop to all available monitors. To do this, press Windows + P on your keyboard to open the “Project” menu (as in “projection”). Select “Extend” from the menu when it appears.

It is important to note that some games that support multiple monitors have their own in-game multi-display settings. Be sure to check your game’s settings mode for display options after switching to Extended mode to ensure they work properly.

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Move windows between screens using the mouse

Now that you’re in Extend mode, it’s easy to move app windows between two or more monitors with your mouse. Click on the title bar of the window you want to move and drag it to the edge of the screen towards the destination screen. When the window reaches the edge of the first screen, it will begin to appear on the other monitor. Release the mouse button once the app window is where you want it.

To reverse the process, simply drag the window back to the edge of the screen.

Move windows between screens using the keyboard

In Windows 11, you can also move a window to another screen instantly thanks to a handy keyboard shortcut, no mouse required. Here is how to do it:

• To move a window to a screen facing left of your current screen, press Windows + Shift + Left Arrow.
• To move a window to a screen facing to the right of your current screen, press Windows + Shift + Right Arrow.

This keyboard shortcut method works on all the monitors you have connected to your PC. If a window hits the higher numbered monitor while moving, it will wrap and appear on the lower numbered monitor and vice versa.

Good luck and have fun using multiple monitors in Windows 11!

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