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Windows 11 Snap Layouts: Organize 10+ Windows Without Alt+Tab Hell

- 05.02.26 - ErcanOPAK

Constantly alt-tabbing between VS Code, browser, terminal, and docs? Snap Layouts organize windows into perfect grids.

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS:
Win + ← : Snap window left (50%)
Win + → : Snap window right (50%)
Win + ↑ : Maximize window
Win + ↓ : Restore/Minimize window

Win + Z : Open Snap Layouts (choose from templates)

PRODUCTIVITY LAYOUTS:

1. Developer Layout (4 windows):
[ VS Code ] [ Browser ] 
[ Terminal ] [ Documentation ]

2. Designer Layout (3 windows):
[ Figma/Photoshop ] [ Assets ]
[ Preview/Inspector ]

3. Trader Layout (6 windows):
[ Charts ] [ Orders ] [ News ]
[ Portfolio ] [ Chat ] [ Analytics ]

4. Student Layout (2 windows):
[ Lecture Video ] [ Notes ]

5. Writer Layout (3 windows):
[ Editor ] [ Research ] [ Outline ]

CUSTOM LAYOUTS WITH POWERTOYS:
1. Install Microsoft PowerToys
2. Enable FancyZones
3. Create custom zone layouts
4. Hold Shift while dragging window
5. Drop into custom zone

Example custom zones:
- Main: 70% (code), 30% (browser)
- Secondary: 50% (docs), 50% (terminal)
- Vertical monitor: 100% height stacks

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