How to Bring an Off-Screen Window Back on Windows

If you have a window that has moved off-screen and is no longer accessible, there are several quick methods to bring it back. This issue often occurs when using multiple monitors or after changing screen resolutions.

Method 1: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

• Click the taskbar icon of the off-screen window to ensure it is selected.
• Press and hold the Windows key (Win) on your keyboard.
• Use the Arrow keys (← → ↑ ↓) to move the window back into view.
• If the window doesn’t appear, press Win + Shift + Arrow keys to snap it to another side of the screen.

Method 2: Cascade or Stack All Windows

• Right-click on the Windows taskbar at the bottom of your screen.
• Select Cascade windows or Show windows stacked.
• All open windows, including the off-screen one, should now be visible.

Method 3: Using Alt + Tab

• Press Alt + Tab and hold down the Alt key.
• Use the Tab key to navigate through the open applications.
• Release Alt when the off-screen window is selected.
• Press Win + Arrow keys to move the window into view.

Method 4: Changing Display Resolution

• Open Settings by pressing Win + I.
• Click System > Display.
• Scroll down to the Display resolution dropdown.
• Select a lower resolution and click Apply.
• Once the window appears, move it to the center and revert to your original resolution.

By following these steps, you can quickly retrieve any window that has gone off-screen and restore normal functionality.