Windows expand to full screen -- how to turn off?

Anonymous
2010-05-06T20:11:51+00:00

In Win 7, when I move a window near the edge of the screen, the window expands to full screen.  How do I turn off this feature?

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Anonymous
2010-05-06T23:34:34+00:00

In Win 7, when I move a window near the edge of the screen, the window expands to full screen.  How do I turn off this feature?

Hi

When you move a window near the edge of the screen, the action that initiates the Aero Snap feature is when the mouse pointer contacts the edge of the screen. You can disable this feature.

Open Control Panel / Ease of Access Center / Make the Mouse easier to use.

Place a check mark in the Prevent Windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen option.

Apply/OK.

Hope this helps.

Thank You for using Windows 7

Ronnie Vernon MVP

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-11-08T04:20:21+00:00

    Thank you. I am so glad I Googled this most annoying problem and was led to this page. This feature has been bugging me since the folks in Redmond decided to do this.

    Now if I can only figure out how to get Excel from jumping to the top or bottom of a column when my double-click in a cell touches the cell border. Another "feature" I cannot believe anyone needed.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-11-01T14:21:17+00:00

    THANK YOU for this reply!!!!!! This was driving me batshit CRAZY!

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-08-03T20:15:16+00:00

    It still does it even after putting a check mark there.  It occurs only with Excel 2013, a bloatware filled almost useless piece of software.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-07-03T01:32:13+00:00

    BY THE WAY...

    I didn't know what the "magnifier" option was, ... - absolutely HORRIBLE (unless maybe you're next to blind)! 

    Given that the Magnifier is really designed for those who are "Next to blind", be thankful that you aren't in its target market. Make the most of it, your eyesight will start to deteriorate in your mid 40's.   

    It is also great for those giving presentations & recording demos. And some times handy to figure out some Captcha's. Like everything, it helps to know how to drive it before starting it up. 

    Keyboard Shortcuts.

    • Start: Win+<Plus>
    • Stop: Win+Esc
    • Zoom In: Win+<Plus>
    • Zoom Out: Win-<Minus>

    Modes.

    • Lens: Alt+Ctrl+L = Rectangle in screen. (you can change the size of the rectangle too)
    • Docked: Alt+Ctrl+D = Horizontal Band. Normally at Top of screen. You can move & or expand it.
    • Full Screen: Alt+Ctrl+F = Full ScreenPreview:
    • Alt+Ctrl+Space = Lets you target the screen area before it shows you as full screen.

    How much it zooms is determined by the Options setting.

    I found the default of 150% is way to high, I'd suggest setting its increments to 25% or maybe 50%, so you have more control. To find those settings look for the magnifying glass image & click in the middle to see its menu.

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