Windows Manager

JoeExcelHelp
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Windows Manager

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Hi Guys,

I hope this is the correct location for this post and if not please guide me to a location

I recently tried downloading some software TidyTabs to assist with productivity in managing windows
It allows a user to open several WBs and combine them into 1 window using a tab method great concept if it worked :)
I notice it interferes with Excel WB functionality

Do you guys know of an application that you could recommend that achieves something similar?
Also, looking for functionality to better manage window configurations on my widescreen

Thank You

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Re: Windows Manager

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Which version of Windows are you using?

How did TinyTabs interfere with Excel?
Best wishes,
Hans

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Re: Windows Manager

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Windows 10 Enterprise 2016

Using this tab method,
When I combine multiple Excel WBs into one window
Then switch from WB1 to WB2
and make a WB2 toolbar selection (1st toolbar click)
I notice a small separate toolbar window approx 1”x1” appears in the top left corner of my monitor. This doesn't happen if I make a 2nd selection (2nd toolbar click) in WB2. This pattern always occurs as I switch between WBs

Also,
When I highlight cells in WB1 to be copied over to WB2
If the WB1 cells are still highlighted it doesn’t allow me the 'paste' option in WB2
This goes away if I disable TidyTabs

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Re: Windows Manager

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I don't have recommendations because I don't use any such utility myself, but you may want to take a look at:

Stardock Groupy

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows 10 contains a window manager FancyZones: PowerToys Releases
Best wishes,
Hans

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Thank Hans