microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Make the Command Palette's dock float anywhere on the desktop

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CmdPal - Dock Needs-Triage Product-Command Palette
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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

We want the ability to move the floating Command Palette's dock anywhere on the desktop. We remember moving the floating toolbars on Windows 95 and up to Windows XP with Internet Explorer 4.0 having Windows Desktop Update added or higher installed.

### Scenario when this would be used?

1. If a dock is enabled, right-click it and click **Settings**.
2. In the **Appearance** section, there should be an option to make the dock float.

### Supporting information

Turning the floating dock on allows users to move it anywhere on the desktop; turning it off will put the dock back to its position like **Top** or **Bottom**.

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Research direction

Start with the Command Palette's dock behavior and its Settings > Appearance flow. Determine how the existing Top and Bottom positions are configured and how a floating option should persist its location; done means the dock can be moved anywhere on the desktop and can be returned to its configured dock position.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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