How to Disable Snap Layouts on Windows 11
Toggle the Snap layouts feature on and off using Settings
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Key notes
- Although Windows 11 has not yet been officially released to be fully enjoyed, users are already interested in how to disable certain features.
- Whether they're not used to the new format or it's a matter of personal aesthetics, users want to get rid of some innovations.
- There's a good possibility that some Windows consumers will never use Snap layouts, while others will find it great.
- That's why Microsoft has given us a quick and safe way to get rid of this feature if you don't want it.
The new Windows 11 operating system that Microsoft announced towards the end of the year has made big waves in the IT world and especially among Windows users.
Although you need to meet certain requirements to enjoy the new OS, it already brings many functional and aesthetic changes designed to make your work more efficient and your life easier.
If you download the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.51 update on your Windows 10 PC, you can already notice one of the features that stands out as soon as you start the new interface -Snap layouts.
While most users are usually happy with the change, well, some of them are not only indifferent to the new feature, but perhaps even it gets in their way.
As a result, there is already interest among users to disable Snap layouts because it is a feature they will probably never use, even if the American giant wanted to help them get organized more easily.
This is by no means a problem, because Microsoft is certainly making something available to every tech-savvy user through the new operating system.
How can I turn off the Snap layouts feature on Windows 11?
If you do not enjoy using the Snap layouts feature, you can easily remove it using the system’s built-in settings. All you need to do is navigate to the Multitasking menu and manually turn the feature off.
1. Click on the Start button to open the Settings app.
2. Select the System category.
3. Click on the Multitasking tab.
4. Uncheck the box next to the Show snap layouts when I hover over a window’s maximize button option.
5. Close the Settings app.
6. The Snap layouts feature is now disabled on your device.
By following the above steps, you will no longer see the Snap layouts feature on your new Windows 11 operating system.
But if you change your mind and want to enable the Snap layouts feature again, you can follow the full steps in our detailed guide to make sure you don’t do anything wrong.
If you have second thoughts and want to give this useful feature a chance, it’s also good to know that older monitors with a resolution lower than 1920 pixels don’t allow you to take full advantage of it.
But once you activate it and start creating layouts to your liking, you can save and access them later in Snap Groups in the taskbar.
With this move featuring the new operating system, Microsoft will offer users significant enhancements in terms of security, design, and performance.
If you want to make sure you get a holistic view of Windows 11 compared to Windows 10, take a closer look at our comprehensive guide and stay informed.
For more suggestions or other questions about the new operating system that Microsoft is rolling out soon, visit the comments section below.
