MacOS Application windows jump locations

When clicking from an active application window to another that is not the current active window the window your clicking two moves to a completely different location on the screen.

Posted on Aug 9, 2022 3:14 PM

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SnickZ.

Community Specialist

Aug 11, 2022 11:34 AM in response to ujayank

Hi ujayank,

We understand you have an issue with selecting apps when multiple applications are opened. Are you noticing this behavior with all apps or a certain few? Does any applications move to your dock after selecting a new one? Any additional details or screen capture will be helpful.

Does restarting your Mac correct the issue? Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

Keep us updated.

Aug 23, 2022 9:34 AM in response to SnickZ.

Hi, I have the same issue and the problem effects multiple applications. Even a restart / update does not fix it.

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