Application windows can be manipulated in a few different ways on the Meta Quest headset. Windows can be repositioned in space as well as resized to fit a user’s needs since one size does not fit all. Affordances are used to help users understand how a window can be manipulated.

The display bar allows groups of windows, also known as a display layout, to be repositioned. The display bar is positioned below the center of a display layout to accommodate egocentric movement, user handedness, and ergonomic hand interaction.

Figure 1: Display bar

The control bar is a system component that lets you manage and reposition individual windows. It includes actions like “follow me,” “theater view,” “pin to space,” and “close.” Positioned centrally below a window, the control bar supports egocentric movement, user handedness, and ergonomic hand interaction.

Figure 2: Control bar

Edge handles appear when you hover over the edges outside individual windows. They are located around all four edges of a window and are used for repositioning. While optimal for direct hand-based interaction, edge handles also work with other inputs.

Figure 3: Edge handles

Resize handles appear when hovering over a corner of a window. Selecting and dragging a resize handle will resize the window from the center, allowing easier adjustments with less movement.

Figure 3: Resize handles