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Resizing Windows

This is a very simple skill but it comes in extremely handy in many situations and it doesn't only apply to windows (not the operating system). Reasons to resize windows:

You can't see all the text in the window.

You are working with multiple windows and want to see them both at the same time.

Inside windows resize columns and elements (see not just windows)

Once again, this is not a skill that only applies in one place. That is why it is important to know. I can only give you the reasons I use these functions but depending on what you do on your computer, you can use this same functions to suit your needs.

No bad joke or puns on this page (unless you resize it).

You can't see all the text in the window:
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You have a window open but you can't see all the text and this isn't a scrolling issue. You want a bigger window but not full screen. Time to dance.

The window has a bottom right corner. Go to it.
Hover around the corner moving slightly over it until your cursor changes to a double sided diagonal arrow and stop.
Left Click and hold.
Now move your mouse around to see the different ways you can change window size.
Release the mouse button when you are happy with the size. (keep your mind out of the gutter)

You are working with multiple window and want to see them at the same time:
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It does not have to be two different programs, but it can be.

Go to the botttom right corner.
Hover around the corner moving slightly over it until your cursor changes to a double sided diagonal arrow and stop.
Left Click and hold.
Now resize the window so it only covers half of the screen.
Release the mouse button when you are satisfied with the size. (no, just no)
Repeat the same steps for the other window but make it cover the opposite half of the screen.

Resizing columns in windows explorer.
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Useful when you need to see more text or information. Does not work against your enemies.

Open Windows Explorer.
Super Shortcut #1: Press the windows key + E at the same time.
On the right side, there will be a bunch of columns. You can resize them using the same method as above. There will be a different arrow though.
Hover between the columns "Name" and "Date Modified" until you see a double sided sideways arrow and stop.
Left Click and hold.
Now resize the column.
Release the mouse button when you are satisfied with the new column size.
This also work in Excel!

Resize until your heart is content. Wax on Wax off, young grasshopper.

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