Have you ever launched an application in Windows only to find that its top portion, including the close, minimize, and maximize buttons, is stuck beyond the upper edge of your screen? This can be frustrating because even closing and reopening the application won’t reset its position. This issue can happen with any application, and luckily, the solutions are the same for all of them. Here’s how to fix it.
Solution 1: Use the Move Option
Right-click on the application’s title bar.
Select Move from the context menu.
Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the window back into view.
Once the window is back in a visible area, you can reposition it using your mouse.
Solution 2: Maximize and Snap the Window
Ensure the window is active.
Press the Windows key (or Super key) + Up Arrow to maximize the window.
If maximizing doesn’t work, press Windows key + Left Arrow or Windows key + Right Arrow to snap the window to the side of the screen.
Once the window is snapped to a visible area, you can resize and move it freely.
Solution 3: Enable Snap Windows and Resize from the Bottom
Open Windows Settings and navigate to System > Multitasking.
Ensure that Snap windows is enabled.
Resize the bottom part of the off-screen window by dragging it downward to the lower edge of your screen.
Release the mouse button—Windows should automatically reposition the window within the screen boundaries.
Solution 4: Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Move the Window
If the title bar isn’t visible, you can move the window using keyboard shortcuts:
Ensure the window is active.
Press Alt + Spacebar to open the window’s control menu.
Press M to select the Move option.
Use the arrow keys to reposition the window back on the screen.
Once the title bar is visible, press Enter to lock the window in place.
Solution 5: Undock and Move the Taskbar
Another trick is to adjust the taskbar position to force Windows to reposition the open windows:
Right-click on the Taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
Change the Taskbar location on screen to another edge (e.g., left, right, or top).
Once Windows adjusts the open windows, move the taskbar back to its original position.
Final Thoughts
If your application window is stuck off-screen, these solutions should help you regain control. Whether you prefer using mouse actions, keyboard shortcuts, or Windows settings, you now have multiple ways to fix this issue and prevent it from happening again. Try these methods, and you’ll be able to reposition any stubborn window effortlessly!