microsoft/PowerToys

[Run] Option to change/remember the search window location/position

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#4,576 opened on Jun 29, 2020

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Area-User InterfaceHelp WantedIdea-EnhancementPlanning-ConsiderationPriority-3Product-PowerToys Run

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Description

I would like to be able to change the position of PowerToys Run search window

I think a search function in the middle of the screen is never a good idea. The user should be able to freely access the desktop while searching. The feature I would add, would allow the user to pick a permanent location on their screen for the search window to appear. Giving the user more customization. -->

Simply using the same mechanic used with custom FancyZone selection would suffice.

In the powerToys settings under 'PowerToys Run' the user can click a 'Customize search bar location' button. When clicked they can move a grey box representing the search bar to any position on the desktop. -->

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Research direction
Explore the PowerToys Run settings UI implementation and find where the window position is set. Modify the settings to allow user defined coordinates and remember them.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
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2
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