microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Windows snapped to top of screen cover command dock

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Issue-Bug Needs-Triage Product-Command Palette
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Description

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.98.1

Installation method

WinGet

Area(s) with issue?

Command Palette

Steps to reproduce

Pin an App to the left or right of screen

✔️ Expected Behavior

Apps should not cover the command dock

❌ Actual Behavior

Apps partially cover command dock

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Additional Information

Windows 11 Enterprise Version 25H2
OS build 26200.8117
.NET 6.0.36 (x64)
Language - English UK
User Install
Running as User

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in Command Palette on Windows 11 with an app pinned to the left or right edge, using the reported PowerToys 0.98.1 setup. Trace the window-positioning behavior around the command dock; done means snapped apps no longer partially cover the dock.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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