How to Stop Windows from Automatically Resizing on macOS Sequoia
Reading Time: 2 minutes After updating my Mac this morning, I noticed an annoying new behavior: every time I try to move a window on my Cinematic Display, it snaps to full screen if I even come close to the top of the screen. It’s like the window just leaps up, taking over the whole display without my permission. I can’t stand it—I’m just trying to rearrange my workspace, not go full-screen every other second!
If you’re dealing with this same issue after updating to Sequoia, you’re not alone. The good news? Disabling this automatic window resizing is really simple. In this short guide, I’ll walk you through the quick steps to turn it off so you can move your windows freely again, without any sudden full-screen surprises.
This automatic window sizing is caused by Tiling, a feature that enables quick snapping and resizing of windows for multitasking. With tiling, you can drag a window to an edge of the screen—left, right, or any corner—and it will snap into place, either filling half the screen or a specific area depending on its position. If you drag a window to the top menu bar, it will expand to fill the entire desktop.
First, here’s a quick explanation of what “Tile by dragging windows to screen edges” actually does, as we will disable it. This setting in macOS automatically resizes and arranges your windows when you drag them to certain parts of the screen.
While this feature can be helpful for multitasking, it can also become frustrating if windows are snapping when you don’t want them to. Disabling it gives you more control over where and how your windows appear on the screen.
It’s worth noting that window tiling is available in macOS Sequoia 15 or later. You can use the Desktop & Dock settings to enable or disable several window tiling options, depending on your preference.
To disable automatic tiling, follow these steps:
- Open System Settings on your Mac.
- Navigate to Desktop & Dock from the left menu bar.
- Find the Windows section.
- Turn off the option labeled “Tile by dragging windows to screen edges.”
With this setting off, you’ll be able to move your windows around without them snapping to full-screen. Enjoy the freedom to set up your screen exactly how you like it!
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