Windows Snap Window Left or Right Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Snaps the window to half the screen. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows
Win+←
Mac
Hover the green button → Tile Window to Left/Right of Screen
Web
Not confirmed yet
Windows

Snap Window Left or Right

Windows
Win+←

Snaps the window to half the screen.

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How to snap window left or right in Windows with the keyboard

  1. Open Windows and go to where you want to snap window left or right.
  2. Press Win + ← on Windows.

Windows Snap Window Left or Right Shortcut for Windows

Press Win + ←.

Windows Snap Window Left or Right Shortcut for Mac

There's no direct shortcut. Use Hover the green button → Tile Window to Left/Right of Screen.

Windows Snap Window Left or Right Shortcut for Windows Web

We haven't confirmed a Windows Web shortcut for this yet.

Alternative ways to snap window left or right

  • Mac: Hover the green button → Tile Window to Left/Right of Screen

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Windows snap window left or right shortcut?

On Windows, press Win + ←.

Is there a Mac shortcut to snap window left or right in Windows?

There's no direct key we've confirmed. Use Hover the green button → Tile Window to Left/Right of Screen.

Does it work in Windows for the web?

We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.

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