6 Ways to Change the Size of a Program Window When Opening

Are you frustrated by program windows that always open too small or too large? Do you constantly have to resize them to fit your screen? If so, you’re not alone. Many users find it annoying to have to manually adjust the size of program windows every time they open. Fortunately, there are a few tricks you can use to change the default size of program windows when opening. In this article, we will show you how to do this on both Windows and Mac computers. Once you learn how to do this, you’ll be able to save time and effort, and you’ll be able to work more efficiently.

To change the default size of program windows when opening on a Windows computer, you need to edit the registry. Before you begin, it’s important to create a backup of your registry. This will allow you to restore your registry to its previous state if something goes wrong. Once you have created a backup, you can follow these steps: Open the Registry Editor by pressing the Windows key + R and typing “regedit.” Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced. In the right pane, double-click on the “ShellState” value. In the “Value data” field, look for the following line: W=nnn L=nnn. This line specifies the width and height of the program window in pixels. Change the values to the desired width and height. For example, to set the width to 800 pixels and the height to 600 pixels, change the line to: W=800 L=600. Click OK to save your changes. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

To change the default size of program windows when opening on a Mac computer, you need to use the Terminal. Open the Terminal by pressing the Command + Space keys and typing “Terminal.” Type the following command into the Terminal window: defaults write com.apple.Terminal WindowSize {{450, 300}} Press Enter to execute the command. This will set the width of the Terminal window to 450 pixels and the height to 300 pixels. You can change the values to any desired width and height. Close the Terminal window and restart your Mac.

Modify Window Size in Properties

If the program has a Properties window, you can modify the size of the window from there. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Properties window.

Right-click on the program’s icon in the taskbar and select “Properties.” You can also open the Properties window by right-clicking on the program’s shortcut and selecting “Properties.”

2. Click on the “Layout” tab.

In the Properties window, click on the “Layout” tab. This will display the options for modifying the window size.

3. Modify the window size.

In the “Layout” tab, you can modify the window size in several ways:

**Width and Height:** Enter the desired width and height of the window in pixels.
**Percentage:** Enter a percentage of the screen resolution to set the window size. For example, entering “50%” will set the window to half the width and height of the screen.
**Preset:** Select a preset window size from the drop-down list. This list includes common window sizes such as “Full Screen,” “Maximized,” and “Normal.”

Property	Description
Width	Width of the window in pixels.
Height	Height of the window in pixels.
Percentage	Percentage of the screen resolution to set the window size.
Preset	Select a preset window size from a drop-down list.

Set Default Window Dimensions

Having a consistent window size for your programs can enhance workflow and reduce eye strain. You can set default window dimensions for programs to open at your preferred size.

1. Find the program’s executable file (EXE)

Locate the executable file of the program. It typically has an “.exe” extension and is found in the program’s installation folder.

2. Create a shortcut

Right-click on the executable file and select “Create shortcut.” Place the shortcut on your desktop or in a convenient location.

3. Edit the shortcut properties

Right-click on the shortcut and select “Properties.” Click on the “Shortcut” tab.

4. Add the window dimensions

In the “Target” field, add the following parameters after the program’s path:

Parameter	Description
-w	Width of the window in pixels
-h	Height of the window in pixels
-x	Horizontal position of the window on the screen (optional)
-y	Vertical position of the window on the screen (optional)

For example, to set a window size of 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels high, enter:

-w 800 -h 600

Click “OK” to save the changes. Now, when you open the program from this shortcut, it will open with the specified window dimensions.

Resize Window Using Mouse

To resize the program window using your mouse, follow these steps:

1. Hover the Mouse Over the Border

Bring the mouse cursor to the edge of the program window, where you’ll notice a thin, double-lined border.

2. Click and Drag the Corner

Click on any corner of the border and hold down the mouse button.

3. Drag to Adjust Width and Height

Drag the corner in the desired direction to increase or decrease the width or height of the window.

4. Hold Control for Uniform Resizing

If you want to resize the window while maintaining its original aspect ratio, hold down the Control key while dragging the corner.

5. Drag from Title Bar to Move

You can also move the window without resizing it by clicking and dragging the title bar at the top of the window. Hold down the Shift key while dragging to snap the window to the edges or corners of the screen for optimal alignment.

	Control Key	Shift Key
Resizing	Maintains aspect ratio	N/A
Moving	N/A	Snaps window to edges/corners

Toggle Maximized/Restored Window

To toggle a program window between its maximized (full-screen) and restored (default) states, you can use one of the following methods:

Using the Window Buttons

Locate the three buttons in the upper right corner of the program window:

* Minimize: Reduces the window to an icon in the taskbar.
* Maximize: Enlarges the window to fill the entire screen.
* Restore: Returns the window to its default size and position.

Clicking the Maximize button will maximize the window, and clicking it again will restore it.

Using the Keyboard Shortcut

Press the Windows key + Up Arrow to maximize the window.
Press the Windows key + Down Arrow to restore the window.

Using the Title Bar

Double-click on the title bar of the program window to toggle between maximized and restored states.

Using the Right-Click Menu

Right-click on the title bar of the program window and select the Maximize or Restore option from the context menu.

Using the System Menu

Click on the System menu icon (located in the top-left corner of the window) and select the Maximize or Restore option from the menu.

Toggling Maximized/Restored Window for Multiple Programs

To quickly toggle between maximized and restored states for multiple program windows at once, you can use the following steps:

1. Select the windows you want to toggle by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on each window.
2. Right-click on any of the selected windows and select Show windows stacked or Show windows side by side from the context menu.
3. Click on the Maximize or Restore button in the title bar of any of the selected windows.

Adjust Window Height and Width Separately

To adjust the height and width of the program window separately, you can use the following steps:

1. Open the program.

2. Click on the title bar of the program window.

3. Hold down the Ctrl key and drag the right or left edge of the window to change the width.

4. Hold down the Ctrl key and drag the top or bottom edge of the window to change the height.

5. Release the Ctrl key when the window is the desired size.

Here is a table summarizing the key combinations for adjusting the window size:

Action	Key Combination
Change width	Ctrl + Drag right or left edge
Change height	Ctrl + Drag top or bottom edge

6. You can also use the keyboard to adjust the window size.

7. Press the Alt key and then the Spacebar.

8. Select the Size option from the menu that appears.

This will open a dialog box where you can enter specific values for the width and height of the window. Enter the desired values and click OK to apply the changes.

Optimize Window Size for Specific Tasks

9. Editing Large Images or Spreadsheets

When working with large images or spreadsheets, you’ll need to ensure your window is adequately sized to accommodate the document. To optimize the viewing experience, consider the following:

Maximizing the Window: Maximize the window to its full extent to get the largest possible working area.

Using Tabbed View: If your software supports tabbed view, open multiple documents in separate tabs to reduce clutter and improve organization.

Resizing the Workspace: Adjust the size of the workspace (e.g., the spreadsheet grid) to fit the document’s dimensions.

Using Zoom Controls: If necessary, use the zoom controls to enlarge or reduce the document’s scale for better visibility and precision.

Keyboard Shortcuts:

Shortcut	Action
F11	Toggle full-screen mode
Ctrl + +	Zoom in
Ctrl + –	Zoom out
Ctrl + 0	Reset zoom to default

How To Change Size Of Program Window When Opening

If you want a program window to always open at a specific size, you can change the default size in the program’s settings. Here’s how to do it for some common programs:

**Google Chrome:** Open the Chrome menu and select “Settings”. Under “Appearance”, click on “Reset to default settings”. This will reset the window size to the default.
**Microsoft Word:** Open Word and click on the “File” tab. Select “Options” and then click on “Advanced”. Under “Display”, you can change the default window size.
**Adobe Photoshop:** Open Photoshop and click on the “Window” menu. Select “Workspace” and then “New Workspace”. In the “New Workspace” dialog box, you can change the default window size.
**Notepad:** Open Notepad and click on the “Format” menu. Select “Font” and then click on the “Size” drop-down menu. You can change the default font size here.

These are just a few examples of how to change the default window size for common programs. The specific steps may vary depending on the program you’re using.