How to Reduce Window Size in Windows 10?

To reduce the size of a window in Windows 10, you can easily drag the edges or corners of the window, or use keyboard shortcuts. Here's a comprehensive guide:

Method 1: Dragging the Window Edges or Corners

This is the most common and intuitive way to resize a window.

1. Identify the Edge or Corner: Hover your mouse cursor over any edge or corner of the window you want to resize.
2. Cursor Change: When the cursor turns into a two-headed arrow, it indicates that you can resize the window from that point.
3. Drag to Resize: Click and drag the edge or corner to the desired size.
   • Dragging an edge will change the window's width or height.
   • Dragging a corner will change both the width and height simultaneously.

Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts offer a quick way to resize windows, especially when combined with the Windows key.

1. Select the Window: Make sure the window you want to resize is the active window. You can click on it or use Alt + Tab to select it.

2. Resize Using the Keyboard: There is no direct keyboard shortcut to resize the window to arbitrary sizes. However, you can use the following:

   • Windows key + Left Arrow: Snap the window to the left half of the screen.
   • Windows key + Right Arrow: Snap the window to the right half of the screen.
   • Windows key + Up Arrow: Maximize the window.
   • Windows key + Down Arrow: Minimize or restore the window if it is maximized.

You can combine these to position and size the window as desired. For example, maximizing and then dragging a corner will give you a larger starting point for resizing.

Method 3: "Remembering" the Size (Workaround)

While Windows 10 doesn't have a built-in feature to automatically "remember" a specific window size, you can attempt a workaround. It's not guaranteed to work perfectly for all applications, but it's worth trying.

1. Resize and Position: Manually resize and position the window to your preferred size and location.
2. Maximize and Restore: Click the Maximize button (the square in the top-right corner) and then click it again (the button will now show two overlapping squares) to restore the window to its previous size. Repeat this a few times. The idea is to "train" the application to remember the size and position you want. This method isn't reliable and may not work for all programs.

Important Considerations:

• Application Compatibility: Some applications might have their own resizing limitations or settings.
• Monitor Resolution: The available screen space depends on your monitor's resolution.
• Window State: A window can be minimized, maximized, or in a windowed state. The resizing behavior might differ depending on the current state.

In conclusion, the most reliable way to reduce window size in Windows 10 is by dragging the edges or corners of the window. Keyboard shortcuts are useful for snapping windows to specific locations, though direct arbitrary resizing isn't possible.