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Is there a way in Windows 10, to resize an application window by holding some hotkey (e.g. ALT) then click and drag - as is possible in X11 for Linux?

Example of resizing in KDE here: https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/i1bm2i/kde_tip_resize_window_with_a_mouse_key_combo/

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  • look at the options under the Alt+Space menu. all windows windows will react to that chord, and usually provide options for moving the window or affecting its size. May 27, 2021 at 22:18
  • I am not looking for a way to control window size or location with keyboard-only @FrankThomas,. I am looking for way to quickly control windows with combination of keyboard and mouse. See the link - that feature enables quick and wonderful agility when organizing one's app windows.
    – tortal
    May 27, 2021 at 22:28
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    You just drag the window, no hotkeys or modifier needed. Size drag border, position drag titlebar. May 27, 2021 at 23:33
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    Does this answer your question? Dragging Windows 10 window anywhere Jun 13, 2021 at 22:58
  • not really. @Anaksunaman. But in the context of your updated answer it is. i.e. "It's simply not possible w/o third-party sw", containing a link to such software.
    – tortal
    Apr 28, 2022 at 21:21

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This is a built-in feature in many Windows applications.

That is, simply move the cursor to the edge of a window (you'll know when the cursor is in the correct position because it will turn into a double-headed arrow), then left-click and drag to resize.

If you move the cursor to a corner, the cursor will be a diagonal double-headed arrow, and you can resize in both directions at once. Otherwise, it'll be a horizontal or vertical one, and resizing is in one direction only.

As a caveat, however, be aware that some applications may not allow resizing of their windows (though this is arguably uncommon).


Since it appears you want the exact same functionality, stroke for stroke, this Super User question may be of interest. The top answer is for a program called AltDrag, which appears to do what you want (hold down Alt and right-click/drag anywhere in a window to resize it).

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  • When having that amount of reputation I guess you are free to actively get rid of some. I am pretty sure you guys never had a laptop with small screen or used RDP or alike. Situations where using mouse is generally awful.
    – tortal
    Jun 13, 2021 at 17:14
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    Windows doesn't do what you want natively. You need third-party software . I have updated my answer to include a link to software that should do what you want. Jun 13, 2021 at 22:56
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You can download the App AltSnap, it will do this.

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  • While this link may answer the question, it is better to include the essential parts of the answer here and provide the link for reference. Link-only answers can become invalid if the linked page changes. - From Review
    – Destroy666
    Jan 2 at 1:02

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