microsoft/PowerToys

Ability to span windows across multiple zones via CTRL + WIN + ALT is gone?

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#19,287 opened on Jul 10, 2022

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Description

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.60.0

Running as admin

  • Yes

Area(s) with issue?

FancyZones

Steps to reproduce

There used to be an option to make a window span multiple zones via Ctrl + Win + Alt + Left/Right Arrow. I can't find it on the new version. Or it just stopped working for some reason.

Is it missing on purpose? any Alternative?

✔️ Expected Behavior

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❌ Actual Behavior

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Other Software

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Check the FancyZones settings UI and source code for the zone spanning hotkey. Look for recent changes or removed features in the changelog and documentation. Verify if the shortcut still exists or if it's been replaced.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Windows
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70