CSIS 572 WORKBOOK
Moving a Window

Moving a Window

When you start working with multiple windows, moving a window becomes as important as sizing one. For example, you may need to move one or more windows to make room for other work on your desktop.

Procedures: (Open your floppy A:/ drive window)

You can move a window with the mouse or keyboard.

Moving a Window using the Mouse

1. To move a window using the mouse, point at the window’s title bar, press and hold the left mouse button, and drag it to a new location. (If you forgot the location of the title bar, revisit the Working With a Window page.)

Moving a Window using the Keyboard

To use the keyboard, follow these steps:

1. Press Alt + Spacebar (for an application window) or Alt + - (for a document window) to open the window’s control menu.
2. Press M to choose the Move command. The pointer changes to a four-headed arrow.
3. Use the arrow keys to move the window to a new location.
4. When the window is located where you want it, press Enter. To cancel the operation and return the window to its original location, press Esc.

Address of this page is http://hhh.gavilan.edu/jmaringer/WindowsXP/xpmoving.html
Last updated September 20, 2005
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