Maximizing the Size of Windows
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- DISCUSSION
Are your program windows not maximized when you open a program? In other words, when you open a program, it does not fill the screen. This is a common problem and an irritating one. The half-size window is a default called Normal. You can fix this by changing the program’s properties to Maximize. This works with any shortcut, including icons on the desktop and in the Quick Start area.
- PROCEDURE
To maximize your application windows:
Identify the program with which you are having a problem.
Click Start and select All Programs.
Right-click the program’s name and select Properties at the bottom of the menu.
Select the Shortcut tab.
- In the Run field, click the arrow and select Maximized (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
- Click Apply and click Ok.
