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Smart Window Positioning

Windows open near menu bar for convenient access and workflow

Statuz windows position intelligently relative to the menu bar icon. Composer, calendar, and settings open near the icon for easy access without hunting.

How to Use

  1. 1Locate Statuz icon in macOS menu bar (typically top-right)
  2. 2Click menu bar icon to open dropdown
  3. 3Select "Composer" from menu
  4. 4Notice composer window opens near menu bar icon
  5. 5See window positioned below and slightly left of icon
  6. 6Close composer window
  7. 7Press Cmd+Ctrl+S to open calendar
  8. 8Observe calendar window also positioned near menu bar
  9. 9On multi-monitor setup, windows open on display with menu bar
  10. 10Try manually repositioning a window where you prefer
  11. 11Close and reopen - window appears at your custom position

Key Features

  • Menu Bar Relative - Windows open near menu bar icon location
  • Consistent Positioning - Same position patterns across all windows
  • Multi-Monitor Aware - Opens on display containing menu bar
  • Convenient Access - No hunting for windows across screens
  • Non-Intrusive - Positioned to not cover important content
  • Remembered Positions - Manual repositioning is saved
  • Per-Window Memory - Composer, calendar, settings each remember their position
  • Smart Defaults - Initial position optimized for typical workflows
  • Display Detection - Adapts to screen resolution and menu bar location
  • Keyboard Shortcut Respect - Cmd+Ctrl+C, Cmd+Ctrl+S open at remembered positions
  • Automatic Adjustment - Repositions if would open off-screen
  • Menu Bar Changes - Updates positioning if menu bar location moves

Why You'll Love It

Window management shouldn't require thought. Statuz opens windows where you expect them - near the menu bar you clicked, on the correct display, in positions that don't interrupt workflow. Set it once, use it forever.

Pro Tips

  • Menu bar is anchor - windows open relative to icon position
  • Manual positioning is remembered - move windows where you want them
  • Multi-monitor setups benefit most - windows always appear on right display
  • Keyboard shortcuts respect repositioning - Cmd+Ctrl+C opens where you last used composer
  • Non-intrusive positioning means windows rarely cover your work
  • Consistent patterns help build muscle memory
  • Display changes are handled automatically
  • Menu bar on multiple displays (extended desktop) uses primary display's bar
  • Window appears instantly at remembered position - no flicker or repositioning
  • Close and reopen to verify positioning works as expected

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