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Essentially, there are two main ways you can activate a window: The first is by clicking on the window (the default setting in KDE); the other is by moving the cursor over the window you want active (default on other window managers). I like the click to change active windows, because I can activate a window and bring it to the front by clicking anywhere on it. The other policy, although potentially saving you some clicks in the course of a day, require that you are careful where you park your mouse. Accessing Windows that Overlap It is possible for windows to completely overlap so that one completely covers another. In this situation, you might have to iconify a window to get it out of the way or access the window you want through a menu or the taskbar. The Windowlist menu in the panel gives you access to all your open windows. It provides a convenient way to access a window that is covered by another. Scrollbars If the window is too small to display the contents of the document you are viewing, the window will display scrollbars. Scrollbars are placed along the bottom if the document is wider than the window or to the right if the document is taller than the window. Scrollbars allow you to view a document that is larger than can fit in a window. A scrollbar works like a slider: You move its knob (also called the “thumb”) up and down (or left and right), and the document scrolls in that direction. You can also press the arrow buttons at the ends of the scrollbar to scroll continuously. If you click on the scrollbar area, the document will scroll one unit, line, or page, depending on how the application behaves. Resizing Windows Windows can be resized by grabbing them on one of their edges or corners. When you are in the resize zone, the cursor will change to the window resize cursor (see Chapter 1, “The First Login on the KDE Desktop.” To resize a window in one dimension, grab one of its edges. To resize on both dimensions at the same time, drag from a corner. Moving a Window You can move a window around by dragging it by its title bar. As you drag, the window will follow your cursor. When you have placed the window where you want it, release the mouse button. Another way of moving a window is by using the move command available under the window menu. (You can also obtain a window menu by right-clicking the window’s title bar.) Finally, if you press the Alt key and press the mouse button anywhere on a window (not just the title bar), the window will move anywhere you drag your mouse. Moving a window by dragging its title bar. Closing a Window When you are finished working with a document or application, you can close it by clicking its close button on the title bar. If the document needs saving, the application should prompt you to save changes. You usually don’t have to worry about shutting down an application and accidentally losing your work! But because some applications might not be consistent, it’s always a good idea to save a document before you close its window; otherwise, changes could be lost. Windows can also be closed by issuing the Close command from the window menu. Previous Table of Contents Next Products |  Contact Us |  About Us |  Privacy  |  Ad Info  |  Home Use of this site is subject to certain Terms & Conditions, Copyright © 1996-2000 EarthWeb Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of EarthWeb is prohibited.