How to Enable or Disable Snap Assist in Windows 11

Snap Assist enhances the standard window-snapping functionality in Windows 11 by automatically suggesting layouts and resizing adjacent windows when you snap one into place. When you drag a window to the edge of your screen or hover over the maximize button, Snap Assist displays thumbnail previews of your other open windows, allowing you to click one to fill the remaining space. This guide explains how to enable or disable Snap Assist in Windows 11.

Method 1: Enable or Disable Snap Assist in Settings

The simplest way to manage Snap Assist is through the Windows Settings app. This method is ideal for individual users and personal devices.

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings. 

2. Navigate to System > Multitasking. 

3. Under the Snap windows section, toggle the switch On to enable Snap Assist or Off to disable it entirely.

To adjust Snap Assist behavior without completely disabling Snap windows, click the arrow next to Snap windows. You can then choose which features to enable or disable.

For example, enable or disable:

• When I snap a window, show what I can snap next to it 
• Show snap layouts when I hover over a window's maximize button
• Show snap layouts when I drag a window to the top of my screen
• Show my snapped windows when I hover over taskbar apps, in Task View, and when I press Alt + Tab
• When I drag a window, let me snap it without dragging all the way to the screen edge.

Method 2: Enable or Disable Snap Assist with the Registry Editor

Advanced users can also configure Snap Assist through the Registry Editor.

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog. Type regedit and press Enter. 

2. Navigate to: 

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

3. Locate the DWORD value named SnapAssist.

If the value does not exist, right-click an empty area, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it SnapAssist.

4. Double-click SnapAssist and set the Value data to: 

• 1 to enable Snap Assist 
• 0 to disable Snap Assist 

5. Click OK and restart your computer or sign out and back in to apply the change.

Conclusion

Snap Assist is useful for users who frequently work with multiple windows and want a quicker way to arrange apps on the desktop. If the suggestions become distracting, they can be disabled from the Multitasking settings without turning off all window snapping features.