MacBook finally has its version of Windows 11 ‘Snap Layouts.’ Here’s how to use it.
We finally have Windows Tiling! I'm a recent MacBook convert — and I have no desire to go back — but the one thing I've always missed is Windows 11's Snap Layouts. Being able to grab several windows and snap them into several configurations, whether it's side-by-side or tiled in four quadrants, is super convenient for multitasking.
My 15-inch M2 MacBook Air — or any MacBook for that matter — hasn't had a built-in Snap Layouts equivalent. (But it's worth noting some users rely on third-party macOS apps like Magnet for windows management.) However, that's changing with the new Windows Tiling feature Apple announced at WWDC 2024. But the question is, how, exactly, do you use it?
How to use Windows Tiling on MacBook
As mentioned, Windows Tiling, available on macOS Sequoia, allows you to position windows in specific configurations. You will be able to use Windows Tilling for up to four windows on MacBooks. Here's how to get started.
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Fire up several windows on your MacBook screen (up to four).
For a side-by-side Windows Tiling configuration, you can take one window and drag it to the left. You will see a translucent indicator pop up that acknowledges that you have intentions of using the Windows Tiling feature. After letting go, you'll see the window snap to the right.
Next, drag the second window to the left side of the display. Similar to the last step, you'll see an indicator before letting go, which will snap the window to the left screen.
And voila! You will now see a side-by-side configuration with two windows, allowing you to juggle two windows more easily.
Of course, the side-by-side configuration isn't the only one you can use. Let's say you have three windows.
You can over your mouse on the green dot (on any window), allowing you to see several configuration options.
Click on your favorite one. Use Fn + Shift + Control, as well as the arrow keys, to cycle between different tiling options.
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Kimberly Gedeon, at Mashable since 2023, is a tech explorer who enjoys doing deep dives into the most popular gadgets, from the latest iPhones to the most immersive VR headsets. She's drawn to strange, avant-garde, bizarre tech, whether it's a 3D laptop, a gaming rig that can transform into a briefcase, or smart glasses that can capture video. Her journalism career kicked off about a decade ago at MadameNoire where she covered tech and business before landing as a tech editor at Laptop Mag in 2020.
