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Feature Request: in "Window" mode, show selected window title in bottom text area instead of app names under each icon #102

@sylque

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@sylque

Description

When "Window" switcher mode is enabled, displaying the application name under each icon is not very useful.

Current Behavior

In "Window" mode:

  • Each window is shown as a separate entry.
  • The app name is displayed under every icon.

This leads to two issues:

  1. Duplicate names
    If multiple windows belong to the same application that does not manage distinct window titles, they all display the exact same app name.
    Example: multiple instances of AltTabSwitcher\Settings.exe all display "AASSet...", which makes them indistinguishable.

  2. Truncated and unhelpful labels
    In cases where the application does provide window titles (such as File Explorer), the displayed label often corresponds to a full file or folder path.
    These paths are truncated and only show the first few characters, making them difficult to read and not very helpful for identifying the correct window.

Suggested Improvement

Instead of displaying app names under each icon in "Window" mode, a better approach would be:

  • Keep the icon grid clean (icons only).
  • Display the full window title (or path) of the currently selected window
  • Show it in a wide text area below the icon grid, similar to the legacy Windows 11 Alt+Tab switcher.

This would provide:

  • A clean and uncluttered grid
  • No duplicate labels
  • A readable, non-truncated window title
  • Clear identification of the selected window

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