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That looks like Windows, but it's so closely cropped it's hard to tell, and you didn't mention the operating system. If Windows, 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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Barb Binder
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Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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November 8, 2017

That looks like Windows, but it's so closely cropped it's hard to tell, and you didn't mention the operating system. If Windows, 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.
~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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    timothyh70102503Author
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    November 8, 2017

    Very Helpful, I got it to work, the trick is once the arrows icon comes up don't click anywhere, I was clicking on the box making sure I had it selected, the arrows icon  would just go away. If you click the directional keys  as you say and move it works, thanks been trying to figure that out, I am a mac guy also been working on a pc for almost 5 years never had this problem.

      Barb Binder
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      Barb BinderCommunity Expert
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      November 8, 2017

      Awesome, timothyh70102503! Glad that did the trick.

      And I don't think you can make it happen on a Mac. I could get close on the sides, but there was always a sliver of the title bar visible. It seems to be a Windows-specific issue. Maybe moving from a HiDPI display back to a smaller one could do it—in that case I'd try to reset the workspace and/or delete preferences.

      And winterm—thanks for clarifying the variations. Some days I learn so much more than I convey existing knowledge to others.

      ~Barb

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