How to Move an Application to the Other Monitor

Learn what keys to press to move your apps between monitors

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Key notes

  • Windows 10 is the backbone of the modern computing environment and it has brought us many cherished features throughout the years.
  • The capacity to toggle between monitors is one of them and here are some easy methods to move an application to another window.
  • You can move a window to the other monitor using your mouse, keyboard shortcuts, or third-party apps.
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Windows 10 has brought us many exciting features, and there are still many others to look forward to. One of them is the ability to move apps from one monitor to another one quickly.

So, if you want to move apps to another screen in Windows 10, here are some straightforward ways to do it.

How can I move a window to the other monitor?

1. Use DisplayFusion

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DisplayFusion makes dual monitor handling as simple as it gets. This feature-rich Windows desktop utility boasts a unique combination of powerful, yet intuitive options that will allow you to manage multiple monitors effortlessly.

Plus, your DisplayFusion experience is entirely customizable starting with the Hotkeys to the Power User Menu, TitleBar Buttons, and even appearance thanks to stunning wallpapers and screen savers.

Let’s quickly look at its key features:

  • Multi-Monitor Taskbars (to keep your windows organized on each monitor)
  • Impressive library of desktop wallpapers and screen savers from multiple online sources
  • Monitor Set up Panel (enable easy configuration with precise settings)
  • Monitor Splitting and Fading (to divide your monitor into multiple sections and dim unused ones while focusing on particular tasks)
  • Preset Commands and Remote Control from your smartphone or tablet

The best part is that you get to experience all these amazing features risk-free thanks to a free trial period, courtesy of DisplayFusion.

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2. Move an app to another monitor with your mouse

  1. 1. Before you can swap between your monitors, you need to enable Extend mode on them. To start off, press the Windows + P keys on your keyboard to open the Project window.

  2. 2. Choose the Extend option from the list.

  3. 3. Launch the application that you want to move to another monitor, then minimize it in the taskbar.

  4. 4. Left-click and hold the cursor on the app’s icon.

  5. 5. Continue holding the left-click and drag the app to the left or the right edge of your first monitor (depending on where your second monitor is positioned).

  6. 6. Drag it until it enters the desktop of the second monitor and then release the left-click.

    7. If you want to move an application to your other monitor, you must first enable Extend mode via your PC’s settings.

    Afterward, you only need to drag and drop your app’s window into the monitor of your choice.

3. Use Shortcut keys to move an application to another monitor

Here are some other new keyboard shortcuts for navigating and managing your multiple desktops:

  • Snapping window: WIN + LEFT or RIGHT (can be used with UP or DOWN to get into quadrants)
  • Switch to recent window: ALT + TAB (unchanged) – Hold shows new Task view window view, let go, and switches to the app.
  • Task view: WIN + TAB – New Task view opens up and stays open.
  • Create new virtual desktop: WIN + CTRL + D
  • Close current virtual desktop: WIN + CTRL + F4
  • Switch virtual desktop: WIN + CTRL + LEFT or RIGHT

4. Move Task Manager to another monitor

Windows 10 comes with a lot of new features, mainly meant to appeal to desktop users, but there are also plenty for mobile users, as well.

One of the newest features is the ability to move apps from one monitor to another one, in case you have set up multiple monitors in Windows 1.

And here’s how to do this: Use WIN + CTRL + to move the Task Manager or the active app of your choice to another monitor.

There you go, these commands should help you move a window to another monitor or open a program on a second monitor in Windows effortlessly.

We also have a guide on how to move a game to another monitor, so don’t miss it if you’re a gamer.

If your app is opening on the wrong monitor in Windows 11, you need to edit the display settings; read this guide to know more.

To master multiple screen setups, don’t miss our guide on how to toggle between screens, so don’t forget to check it out.

Feel free to share any questions or suggestions via the comments section below.

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Radu Tyrsina

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Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.

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