Software⏱️ 1 min read📅 2026-06-03

How to Fix: Is there a keyboard shortcut to move a window from one monitor to another?

Move a window from one monitor to another using keyboard shortcuts.

Quick Answer: Use the Command + Shift + > or < keys on OS X to move windows between monitors.

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  1. 💡 How It Works
  2. ✅ Why It Works

You can use the keyboard shortcut Command + Option + Left/Right Arrow to move a window from one monitor to another in OS X.

💡 How It Works

  • When you press Command + Option + Left/Right Arrow, it will move the window to the left or right monitor.

✅ Why It Works

Method 1: Using Keyboard Shortcut

  1. Step 1: Press Command + Option + Left/Right Arrow to move the window.

Note: This method only works for two-monitor setups and does not require any additional software or apps to be installed.

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