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Table of Content

  1. Utilizing PowerToys and FancyZones to manage workflow and applications
    1. Overview
    2. Installation
    3. Setup
      1. Custom layer setup
    4. Glossary

Utilizing PowerToys and FancyZones to manage workflow and applications

Overview

FancyZones is a part of PowerToys a bundle of sotware targeted to a bit more tech savy user allowing for more advanced use of Windows OS.

Installation

To install PowerToys:

  1. Go to: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/tag/v0.53.3
    and download the .exe file
  2. Follow instructions.

Setup

Open PowerToys and navigate to FancyZones tab. Here you can adjust keybinds, and layout and zone behaviour.

Custom layer setup

  1. Open PowerToys and navigate to FancyZones tab.
  2. There find layout editor.
    1. You can either utilize predefined layouts, or decide to create your own.
  3. Creating custom layouts allows for vast customization. You can divide screen for as many zones as you like.

Glossary

FancyZones - part of PowerToys bundle that allows for window management
PowerToys - set of utilities allowing for greater tunIng and streamlining of Windows experience