Windows 10: How can I increase the size of the 'grab zones' of windows?

When hovering over the edge of a window I can drag it to increase the size of the window. I want to make it easier to grab the edge of the window by making the 'grab zone' bigger. Is this possible?

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How can the detection zone for the window resize cursor be increased?

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

Unfortunately, there's no built-in setting in Windows to specifically increase the detection zone for the window resize cursor. However, there are a few workarounds that may help:

1. Increase Mouse Pointer Size:
   
   • Go to Settings -> Ease of Access -> Cursor & pointer
     
   • Here, you can increase the pointer size, which might make it easier to hit the detection zone.
     
2. Adjust Mouse Sensitivity:
   
   • Go to Control Panel -> Mouse -> Pointer Options
     
   • Decrease the mouse speed or enable Enhance pointer precision . This can make the mouse movement more controlled and accurate, making it easier to hit the detection zone.
     
3. Change Display Scaling:
   
   • Go to Settings -> System -> Display
     
   • Under Scale and layout , you can increase the size of text, apps, and other items. This will also increase the size of window edges, making the detection zone larger. However, this will also make everything else on the screen larger.
     
4. Use Keyboard Shortcuts:
   
   • To resize windows without using the mouse, you can use the keyboard shortcut Alt + Space , then press S for size or M for move, and use the arrow keys to resize or move the window.
     

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

How to increase edge zone for text cursor

@chili So I tried it out and it works. But hit a snag. In certain apps it thickens the border accordingly. For instance my QuickBooks accounting app has internal windows. They are normally about 2-3 pixels wide. The border of these windows got quite thick. (See below image) Another thing I noticed is, that fixed size windows (CabinetWClass) such as the "system properties" fixed size window get resized, in some cases the window frame on the bottom partially cutting into the buttons. (See below image) The other thing I observed is that every window, although the frame is not affected the title bar gets thicker taking up space. So I guess I live without the adjustment and deal with the narrow cursor edge zones. *Sad

 

increase text size

Hello,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



Follow the steps to change the font size:

• Click on "Windows logo" and select "Settings".
• Select "System".
• You can change the font size here.

Follow the steps to go to Control Panel:

• Type "Control Panel" in the search bar.
• Select "Control Panel" from suggestions.

I hope this helps you. If you have any further query in future, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



Thank you.