FAQ
Is this a OneNote "Dock to Desktop" alternative?
Yes — that's exactly where the idea comes from. OneNote could dock its window to the side of the desktop so it stayed visible while you worked. Always On Dock does the same for any program, using the same underlying Windows mechanism.
How do I dock a window to the edge of the screen in Windows 11?
Install Always On Dock, then drag any window by its title bar onto the strip at the side of your screen and let go. It snaps in and stays there. Drag it back out to undock, and the window returns to exactly where it was.
How is this different from Snap layouts, or "always on top"?
Snap tiles windows against each other, but the next maximized window covers everything. "Always on top" floats a window over your work and hides whatever is underneath. Always On Dock reserves the space with Windows itself, so the desktop genuinely becomes narrower — maximizing another window fills only what's left.
Can I dock more than one window?
Up to three per screen. They split the strip vertically and share the height, and you can reorder them by dragging.
Does it work with more than one monitor?
Yes. Turn a dock on for any combination of your screens. Each keeps its own width and comes back on the right monitors next time you sign in.
Which programs can I dock?
Any normal desktop window — browsers, note apps, chat clients, terminals, Office. Some programs refuse to shrink below a minimum width; those are kept aligned to the right so their buttons always stay reachable.
Does it slow my PC down?
No. Always On Dock doesn't restart or re-render your programs — it only repositions windows that are already open, so tabs, logins and unsaved work are untouched.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 1 day. After that it's a one-off $0.99 purchase on the Microsoft Store — no subscription.