microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Alternate key for activating zones while dragging a window in FancyZones

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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

I would like to be able to use the left ctrl key (like in Nvidia RTX desktop manager) to activate zones while dragging.

### Scenario when this would be used?

The shift key needs a finger to activate. The ctrl key can be activated by rolling my palm onto the bottom corner of the keyboard, freeing my fingers for other things.

### Supporting information

This behavior is native in Nvidia's desktop manager.,

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Research direction

Start by locating FancyZones' window-drag activation handling and the existing Shift-key behavior. Trace how modifier keys activate zones, then verify that the left Ctrl key provides the requested alternative without changing current Shift behavior; test the interaction while dragging windows.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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