By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Window too small to read and tired of dragging the corners? Press Windows key + Up Arrow. The window fills the whole screen.
The Shortcut
- Windows key + Up Arrow: maximize the window
- Works on any app
- Works on Windows 10 and Windows 11
Bonus Tip: Win + Down
Windows key + Down Arrow puts a maximized window back to its normal size. Press it again to minimize the window to the taskbar.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.
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