Feature: Windows 11 Tiling Window Manager 1. Overview A system-level window manager that automatically arranges open windows into a non-overlapping grid (tiles) without manual resizing. It coexists with Windows 11’s existing Snap Layouts, Snap Groups, and virtual desktops. 2. User Personas
Developers with multiple code/terminal windows Writers/researchers juggling references & notes Productivity users managing 4+ windows simultaneously Ultrawide/multi-monitor users
3. Core Capabilities 3.1 Dynamic Tiling Engine
New windows automatically fill available space without overlapping. Resizing one tile proportionally resizes adjacent tiles. User-defined layout rules per monitor or virtual desktop. windows 11 tiling window manager
3.2 Layout Presets (Enhanced Snap) | Shortcut | Layout | |----------|--------| | Win+Ctrl+← | Left half (existing) + stack right side | | Win+Ctrl+→ | Right half + stack left side | | Win+Ctrl+↑ | 3 columns (25/50/25) | | Win+Ctrl+↓ | 2x2 grid | | Win+Ctrl+Shift+↑ | Master + stack (BSP-like) | | Win+Ctrl+Shift+↓ | Fullscreen monocle mode | 3.3 Tiling Zones
Divide monitor into regions (e.g., left master, right stack, bottom terminal). Windows snap to nearest zone when moved. Zones persist across reboots and display configurations.
3.4 Floating & Toggle Modes
Win+F → toggle current window between tiled and floating. Modal dialogs, popups, and small utility windows auto-float. User-defined exceptions for specific apps.
3.5 Keyboard-Driven Workflow
Win+Alt+Arrow → move focus between tiles. Win+Shift+Arrow → move window to adjacent tile (swap). Win+Ctrl+Shift+Arrow → move window to another monitor. Feature: Windows 11 Tiling Window Manager 1
3.6 Multi-Monitor & Virtual Desktop Aware
Independent layouts per monitor and per virtual desktop. Snap Groups (Windows 11 native) are preserved and shown in Task View.