TopWindow Documentation
Everything you need to know about using TopWindow effectively on macOS.
Getting Started
Installation
- 1. Download TopWindow from our homepage
- 2. Open the downloaded DMG file
- 3. Drag TopWindow to Applications folder
- 4. Launch TopWindow from Applications
- 5. Grant Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions when prompted
First Use
- 1. Open any application window
- 2. Press ⌘⇧P
- 3. The window is now always on top
- 4. Press ⌘⇧T to toggle it off
- 5. Access menu bar icon for more options
Keyboard Shortcuts
Pin Window
Pin the active window on top
Toggle Pin
Toggle always on top for active window
Unpin Window
Remove the active window from always on top
Unpin All Windows
Unpin every pinned window at once
Features
Window Management
Always on Top
Keep any window above all others, perfect for reference materials, video calls, or monitoring tools.
- • Works with virtually any macOS application
- • Visual indicator when window is pinned
- • Easy toggle on/off functionality
Multiple Pinned Windows
Pin and manage multiple windows simultaneously.
- • Pin multiple windows at the same time
- • Unpin any pinned window from the menu bar
- • Unpin all windows with one shortcut (⌘⇧A)
Menu Bar Integration
Access TopWindow features directly from the macOS menu bar.
Quick Actions
Pin/unpin current window
Shortcuts Settings
Customize keyboard shortcuts
Permissions
Manage Accessibility and Screen Recording access
Troubleshooting
TopWindow Not Working?
Check Permissions
- 1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility and ensure TopWindow is enabled
- 2. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording and ensure TopWindow is enabled
- 3. If not listed, click + and add TopWindow
Shortcuts Not Working
- • Check if shortcuts conflict with other apps
- • Try customizing shortcuts in TopWindow's Shortcuts Settings
- • Ensure TopWindow is running (check menu bar)
Common Issues
Window doesn't stay on top
Some applications (like full-screen games) may override the always-on-top behavior. Try using windowed mode or check if the application has its own always-on-top setting.
Menu bar icon missing
Check if TopWindow is running in Activity Monitor. If not, launch it from Applications. The icon may be hidden in the menu bar overflow area on smaller screens.
App crashes on launch
Ensure you're running macOS 13.0 or later. Try restarting your Mac and launching TopWindow again. If issues persist, contact support.
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