Cascade

Updated: 04/26/2017 by Computer Hope

Option in Microsoft Windows that organizes all open windows to be visible and accessible. When cascading windows, they are arranged from the top-left corner of your screen to the bottom right. The picture below is an example of a Microsoft Windows computer displaying all open windows in a Cascade format.

Cascade Windows

How do I cascade windows?

To cascade all open windows, right-click the Taskbar and click the Cascade windows option.

How do I turn off cascading windows?

To turn off cascading windows, right-click the Taskbar and uncheck the Cascade windows option by clicking it.

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