Knowing how to quickly maneuver desktop windows on your computer may increase your productivity. Microsoft Windows 7 offers a variety of quick keystroke combinations that can move, stretch, close and open windows and folders. Memorizing these keystrokes can keep your hands on your computer while you navigate your windows, reducing the need to rely on your mouse.

When you are reading or reviewing information in a window, you may find the need to vertically stretch or expand your window so you can see more information at one time. This Window 7 tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to stretch a window vertically using only a few keystrokes.

Click on the window you want to stretch vertically to bring to the front of the screen and make it the active window. Look at the window and review the space above and below the window. If no space is visible, you will be unable to stretch the window vertically. If space is present, stretching the window may give you more visibility into the window's contents.

Locate your windows key. Depending on your keyboard layout, you may have more than one windows key. The key is designated with the windows flag icon.

Hold down any windows key and press the up arrow on your keyboard. The window will expand to the top and bottom of your computer screen.

Return the window to its original size by holding down the windows key and pressing the down arrow. You can stretch and shrink the active window as often as needed.

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