Introduction:

Cascading windows is a handy feature that allows you to organize and manage open windows on your desktop quickly and efficiently. This technique helps to organize your workspace, especially when working with multiple applications or documents at once. In this article, we will go through eight easy steps to cascade windows on your desktop.

Step 1: Open Multiple Windows

To cascade windows, you need to have multiple windows open. Open the applications or documents you want to cascade on your desktop.

Step 2: Minimize Background Windows

Before cascading, minimize all the background windows you don’t want to include in the cascade. This step ensures that only the desired windows are cascaded.

Step 3: Access the Taskbar

You can cascade windows using the taskbar, located at the bottom of your screen (by default). Right-click on an empty space of your taskbar. Note that clicking on an active program or icon will not produce the same result.

Step 4: Choose “Cascade Windows”

In the right-click context menu, locate and click on “Cascade windows.” This option automatically arranges all open (non-minimized) windows in a cascading manner.

Step 5: Adjust Window Sizes

Cascading windows may resize some of your individual open windows. If this occurs and you want a different size for specific window(s), click and drag the corners or sides of each window until it reaches the desired size.

Step 6: Rearrange Window Order (Optional)

If you wish to rearrange the order of your cascaded windows, click and hold the title bar (top section) of any window and drag it over another. This action reorders them within the cascade structure without disturbing their arrangement.

Step 7: Stacking and Unstacking Windows

Once your windows are cascaded, you can easily stack them by selecting one window and dragging it downwards or unstack them by dragging a window upwards.

Step 8: Return to Default Layout

When you are done working in a cascaded layout, revert to your original window arrangement by right-clicking an empty space on your taskbar and selecting “Undo Cascade.”

Conclusion:

Cascading windows can help you maintain a clutter-free workspace and increase your productivity by allowing you to switch between multiple applications seamlessly. Follow these eight simple steps to make the most of cascading windows on your desktop.