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# Floating Windows

> Manage windows that float on top of the tiled layout

<Note>
  Available since version 25.01
</Note>

Floating windows in niri always show on top of the tiled windows.
The floating layout does not scroll.
Each workspace/monitor has its own floating layout, just like each workspace/monitor has its own tiling layout.

## Automatic Floating

New windows will automatically float if they:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Have a Parent" icon="window">
    Windows with a parent window, such as dialog boxes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fixed Size" icon="expand">
    Windows with a fixed size, such as splash screens
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Manual Control

<Steps>
  <Step title="Toggle Floating">
    Use the `toggle-window-floating` bind to switch between floating and tiling
  </Step>

  <Step title="Right-Click While Dragging">
    Right click while dragging/moving the window to toggle its state
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Window Rules

<Info>
  You can use the `open-floating true/false` window rule to:

  * Force a window to open as floating
  * Disable the automatic floating logic
</Info>

## Focus Management

Use `switch-focus-between-floating-and-tiling` to switch the focus between the two layouts.

<Note>
  When focused on the floating layout, binds (like `focus-column-right`) will operate on the floating window.
</Note>

## Precise Positioning

You can precisely position a floating window with a command:

```bash theme={null}
niri msg action move-floating-window -x 100 -y 200
```

<Tip>
  This is useful for scripting or creating specific window layouts programmatically.
</Tip>