Move Window to Top with Mouse Hover on Windows 11

This article explains how to enable or disable the “Move window to top when activating for mouse hover” feature with Mouse hover activation in Windows 11.

In Windows, one needs to click on a window to bring it into focus and make it active. Windows in the background are inactive by default.

While windows in the background are inactive, users can scroll inactive (background) windows by hovering over them in Windows.

Users can enable the “Activate on hover” feature to bring background windows to the foreground by simply hovering the mouse over them. When you enable “Activate on hover,” you can turn on or off “Move window to top when activating for mouse hover.”

Enable Move window to the top with Mouse Hover activation

As mentioned, the Mouse “Activate on hover” feature also has a feature to move a window to the top for mouse hover.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.

When the Settings app opens, click the Accessibility button on the left. Then, select the Mouse tile on the right to expand it.

On the Accessibility > Mouse settings page, toggle the button on the “Activate on hover” tile to enable or disable it.

This requires Activate on hover to be turned on first.

Then, expand the “Activate on hover” tile and check or uncheck the box next to “Move windows to the top when activating for mouse hover” to enable or disable it.

Close the Settings app when finished.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

In summary, enabling or disabling the “Move window to top when activating for mouse hover” feature in Windows 11 provides users with a flexible way to manage their windows efficiently. Key points to remember include:

• Accessibility Settings: Access the feature through the Accessibility settings in the Windows Settings app.
• Activate on Hover: Ensure the “Activate on hover” option is enabled before toggling the window movement setting.
• User Preference: This feature enhances user experience by allowing background windows to be prioritized when hovered over.
• Easy Navigation: Utilizing mouse hover activation can streamline workflow and reduce the need for excessive clicking.

By following these steps, you can customize how your windows behave, enhancing your productivity and user experience in Windows 11.