How to Maximize New Windows
- 1). Open a new window on your computer by selecting the program from your computer’s desktop or the “Start” menu. Move your mouse pointer to the square box icon at the upper-right corner of the window. This box should be just to the left of the "X" icon to close to the window.
- 2). Click the square box icon to maximize the page to the full width and height of your monitor.
- 3). Click the “X” icon in the upper right-hand corner of the new window to close it. When you open the window again, it will open maximized.
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