How to Turn off Automatic Window Resizing in Windows 10

Explore the most efficient ways of using this option

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows 10 has a Snap Assist feature for resizing windows. This feature automatically resizes windows when you move them to the sides or edges of the screen.

However, not all users appreciate windows automatically resizing when they move them. You can disable automatic window resizing with any of the methods below.

What’s the point of Snap Assist?

Microsoft introduced the Aero Snap feature in Windows 7 to assist users in arranging windows better with a mouse and keyboard. That feature was refined and renamed Snap Assist in Windows 10.

Snap Assist automatically halves, quarters, or expands a window full-size when you drag it to a desktop corner or side. In addition, you’ll see a faint outline showing how it will resize a window when you release the mouse button.

However, Snap Assist isn’t ideal for users withdual monitors. It’s easy to accidentally trigger that feature’s automatic window resizing when moving a window across monitors.

Users can accidentally trigger Snap Assist on single monitors by moving a restored window close to a desktop corner or side. So, some users might prefer to have that feature disabled.

How can I turn off automatic window resizing (Snap Assist) in Windows 10?

1. Disable automatic window resizing in Settings

2. Turn off automatic window resizing in the Control Panel

The exact checkbox exists in other parts of the Ease of Access Center applet. Click theMake the keyboard easier to useandMake it easier to focus on tasks navigationoptions to reach them.

You’ll see the samePrevent windows from being automatically arrangedcheckbox in both those applet sections. Select both those checkboxes to disable the automatic resizing of windows further.

3. Disable automatic window resizing by editing the registry

All of the above methods will disable automatic window resizing in Windows 10. Then you can move your windows all around the edges of the desktop without Snap Assist kicking in.

How to Turn off Automatic Window Resizing in Windows 10#

What’s the point of Snap Assist?#

How can I turn off automatic window resizing (Snap Assist) in Windows 10?#

1. Disable automatic window resizing in Settings#

2. Turn off automatic window resizing in the Control Panel#

3. Disable automatic window resizing by editing the registry#