How to know whether the snap applied in windows 11 windows. Is there any API.

visi venkat 1 Reputation point
2022-04-26T04:51:23.56+00:00

Is there a method or any API to tell if snap is enabled or disabled in Windows 11? Please answer if there is any other way.

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  1. Castorix31 81,831 Reputation points
    2022-04-27T07:17:11.28+00:00

    On Windows 10, it works with
    SystemParametersInfo and SPI_GETWINARRANGING
    So it should work on Windows 11 too...

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  2. Limitless Technology 39,391 Reputation points
    2022-04-27T08:52:11.037+00:00

    Hi there,

    Currently, there is no API or Powershell command to find if the snap is enabled or disabled in Windows 11. If the app's window has the maximize caption button available, the system will automatically show snap layouts when a user hovers the mouse over the window's maximize button.

    If your app's main window has the maximize caption button available but does not show snap layouts, it may be because you've customized your caption buttons or title bar in a way that prevents it.

    Support snap layouts for desktop apps on Windows 11 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/desktop/modernize/apply-snap-layout-menu

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