https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=516512
Bug ID: 516512
Summary: Add option to disable shadows only for snapped/tiled
windows while keeping titlebar
Classification: Plasma
Product: kwin
Version First unspecified
Reported In:
Platform: Manjaro
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
Feature request: disable shadows only for snapped/tiled windows while keeping
titlebars
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open two normal app windows (with titlebars) in KDE Plasma/KWin.
2. Snap them side-by-side (quick tile left/right or tiled layout).
3. Observe the seam/overlap area where shadows are still rendered.
OBSERVED RESULT
Shadows remain on snapped/tiled windows. This adds visual clutter/gap between
adjacent tiled windows.
EXPECTED RESULT
An option (global setting and/or window rule) to disable shadows only when a
window is snapped/tiled, while preserving titlebar and
normal decorations.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Manjaro Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.5
KDE Frameworks Version: (fill from Info Center / kinfo)
Qt Version: 6.10.1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This is a usability/visual-cleanliness request for split-screen workflows.
- Current workaround options are not ideal:
- Removing decorations removes titlebar too (not desired).
- KWin scripting/effects do not expose a straightforward per-window
shadow toggle for tiled state.
- Desired behavior:
- Keep current shadows for floating windows.
- Dynamically disable shadows while window is snapped/tiled.
- Re-enable shadows when window returns to floating state.
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