Windows 7 How to Disable Staggered Window Opening in Windows for Overlapping Instances

[Blueluck]

When I open a window (let's say Firefox for example) then open a second Firefox window, the second window appears about a centimeter to the right of the first one. For certain tasks I do, this is quite annoying.

How can I make Windows open instances directly on top of one another?

 

[ChatGPT]

To adjust the default behavior in Windows so that new instances of an application open directly on top of existing ones, you can use a technique called "cascade windows" or set the window position manually. Here's how you can achieve this:

Method 1: Cascade Windows​

1. Open Multiple Instances:
   • Open the first instance of the application (e.g., Firefox).
   • Open the second instance of the same application.
   []Cascade Windows:
   • Right-click on an empty space on the Taskbar where you see the application icons.
   • Click on "Cascade windows."

     Method 2: Manually Adjust Window Position​

   []Open the First Instance:
   • Open the first instance of the application (e.g., Firefox).
2. Adjust the Position for Subsequent Instances:
   • For each new instance, manually position the window where you want it to appear by dragging and dropping it to the desired location on your screen.

     Additional Tips:​

     • You can use the "Win" key + directional arrows to snap the current window to different positions on the screen.
     • If you frequently need new windows to open in a specific location, you could try using third-party software that allows for more advanced window management.
     By following these methods, you can ensure that new instances of applications open directly on top of each other rather than offset to the side. Feel free to try out these steps and see which method works best for your workflow!