microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
Always on top: Automatic hiding of windows when they are docked to the edge.
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Description
### Description of the new feature / enhancement
- After the window is docked to the edge, it automatically enters a hidden state, leaving only a thin edge as the trigger area, and the window does not seize the focus.
- When the mouse moves to the trigger area at the corresponding edge of the screen, the hidden window smoothly pops up and is fully displayed.
- After the mouse leaves the window area, the window delays for a short period of time and then automatically retracts and hides again.
### Scenario when this would be used?
Used to reduce screen obstruction when making desktop reminders
### Supporting information
_No response_
Contributor guide
Research direction
The issue does not name files, tests, or entry points, so begin by locating the window-docking implementation and its existing edge-trigger behavior. Done means docked windows retract without taking focus, reveal smoothly when the trigger edge is reached, and hide again after the pointer leaves and a short delay expires.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100