Screen display includes white area at extreme top - what is it?

[blinkybob]

What is the small white rectangular area at the extreme top of the display screen?. (see top screengrab)

When I move my browser window to the top of the screen this white rectangular area then shows eight small groups of grey rectangles, with the two groups on the left including a HP logo. (see bottom screengrab)

[Max3Aj · Accepted solution]

Hi @blinkybob, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
This is the Windows Snap Layouts feature. It appears when you drag a window (such as your browser) to the top of the screen in Windows 11.

Explanation:

• The white rectangular area with grey rectangles represents different window arrangement options.
• The two groups on the left with the HP logo indicate that HP software or an HP-related customization that may be influencing the Snap Layouts. 

What You Can Do:

• Choose a Layout: Hover over or click on one of the grey sections to snap your window into that layout.
• Disable Snap Layouts (if unwanted): Go to Settings > System > Multitasking, then toggle off "Snap windows."

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping! 

Max3Aj

HP Support 

[blinkybob]

Many thanks Max3AJ. You provided a lightbulb moment for me!

[Max3Aj]

Hi @blinkybob, A huge thank you for marking this post as the 'Accepted Solution'! We're thrilled that we could help resolve your issue. 

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! 

Thanks again for your confirmation, and we wish you an amazing day ahead! 

Regards, 

Max3Aj

[qaislam]

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