About this tag
The tag rectangle on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about rectangular UI elements in Windows and macOS, including window tiling features, resize controls, and display anomalies. Topics include macOS Sequoia's native window tiling system that allows snapping windows into side-by-side or grid layouts, similar to Windows Snap. Users also seek help with persistent on-screen rectangles that cannot be clicked or removed, as well as how to disable resize control rectangles in applications. Additionally, there are technical queries about drawing semi-transparent rectangles programmatically for taskbar overlay icons, and troubleshooting black screen issues with a blue rectangle during sleep mode resume. These threads reflect common user experiences with rectangular interface elements across operating systems.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    macOS Sequoia Window Tiling: Native Snap for Mac Multitasking

    Apple’s macOS Sequoia finally brings a built‑in window tiling system that mirrors many of the conveniences Windows users have enjoyed for years — a native, simple way to snap windows into side‑by‑side, stacked, three‑panel, or four‑corner layouts without installing third‑party tools. The...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • News
    • drag to snap fancyzones green button mac workflow macos magnetism moom multi-screen multitasking productivity rectangle sequoia shortcuts snap layouts third-party tools tiling tiling window manager window management window snapping
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 10 Indicator looking thing - Can't get rid of

    On the top right of my first monitor, there is a strange rectangle that takes over my screen, it acts non-existent. I cannot click on it or anything of that nature. I've tried everything, simply rebooting my computer, changing monitor settings, even resetting monitor settings, I've even tried...
    • Keno
    • Thread
    • configuration display issues display settings graphics help monitor reboot rectangle reset settings screen issue support troubleshooting user guide windows
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to Disable the Resize Control Rectangle in My Application?

    For the life of me, I can't find how to disable that little rectangle with arrows on either end that keeps popping up to help me! Can't even figure out what to call it except Satan. I don't know if it is associated with that critter, but I can move my mouse and find all my text shrinks or...
    • moriarty
    • Thread
    • accessibility control display features functionality help issues mouse popup rectangle settings text undocumented user experience windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. R

    Windows 7 VB.NET and SetIconOverlay?

    how would i draw a semi-transparent rectangle with code for use with Microsoft.WindowsAPICodePack.Taskbar.TaskbarManager.Instance.SetOverlayIcon? thanks
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    Windows 7 Fix Laptop Not Resuming from Sleep Mode: Black Screen Issue

    When i close my laptop and leave for a bit, come back, open it, i expect it to come on and ask for a log in straight away... but it comes up with a black background with a blue rectangle in the centre which has white writing on it, then it starts up as if i told it to shut down not stand by...
    • AsayisArts
    • Thread
    • beta black screen display issues error laptop power management rectangle settings sleep mode startup troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support