microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

[FancyZones] One Layout shortcut for both monitors

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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

Pressing one shortcut (i.e. ctrl+win+alt 1) applies layouts out both monitors.

Another option would be to allow the ability to save the layouts from both monitors on one template.

### Scenario when this would be used?

I have a few templates that I always use in tandem - one on my landscape-oriented monitor and one on my portrait-oriented.

As it is set currently, I have to place my cursor on one monitor, hit the shortcut, then move my cursor to the next monitor and hit a second shortcut.

### Supporting information

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Research direction

Start by tracing FancyZones’ shortcut handling and how layouts are selected per monitor; the issue names no file or test. Compare the requested single-shortcut behavior with the alternative combined-template approach, and consider the work complete when one shortcut applies the intended layouts across both monitors.

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Assessment

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

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