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July 21, 1999 12:00 AM

How can I move a dialog/window using just the keyboard?

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A. Sometimes due to a video or other problem its useful to be able to move a dialog using the keyboard as the outside's may be off of the screen.

To move a dialog using just the keyboard:

  1. Hold down the ALT key.
  2. Press SPACEBAR.
  3. Press M (Move).
  4. A 4-headed arrow will appear. When it does, use your arrow keys to move the outline of the window.
  5. When you are happy with its position, press ENTER.

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  • Causon
    2 years ago
    Mar 19, 2010

    What if the dialog box doesn't have the regular menu on the top left, such as Find and Replace in SQL Server Management Studio?

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