microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Shortcut Guide - Use external Monitors

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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

Can you make it so we can pin this to another monitor? This way, it won't impede on screen real-estate for the app itself on the main monitor

### Scenario when this would be used?

I have 3 monitors, so I would l would them to be utilised for this very useful powertoy

### Supporting information

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Research direction

The issue does not name files, tests, or an implementation entry point. Start by locating the Shortcut Guide feature and its window or monitor-management code, then determine how selecting another monitor should work and verify the guide remains usable without reducing the main monitor's app space.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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