Snap Window Shortcut (Win+← / ⌃⌥←)
Snap a window to half the screen with Win+Left/Right on Windows and ⌃⌥ arrows on macOS Sequoia. Here are all the tiling combos.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snap left half | ⌃⌥← | Win+← | |
| Snap right half | ⌃⌥→ | Win+→ | |
| Snap to top / maximize | ⌃⌥↑ | Win+↑ | |
| Snap quarter (corner) | — | Win+← then Win+↑ | |
| Return window to center | ⌃⌥C | — |
Tile two windows side by side
On Windows, Win+← and Win+→ snap the active window to the left or right half; follow with Win+↑/Win+↓ to snap into a quarter. macOS Sequoia added window tiling — hold ⌃⌥ and press an arrow to tile left, right, or full.
Older macOS
Before Sequoia, macOS had no built-in snap shortcut; people used Split View (hold the green button) or apps like Rectangle. The ⌃⌥ arrows are the native replacement.
FAQ
How do I snap a window to half the screen?
On Windows press Win+Left or Win+Right. On macOS Sequoia press ⌃⌥ with the Left or Right arrow.
Does Mac have a snap shortcut?
macOS Sequoia (2024) added native window tiling with ⌃⌥ + arrow keys. Earlier versions needed Split View or a third-party app.
How do I snap a window into a quarter?
On Windows snap left/right first (Win+←), then press Win+↑ or Win+↓ to move it into a corner.