Windows 7 is installed on all computers here at TLC Creative Services for good reason – it is the best operating system Microsoft has released. If you are not familiar with moving and arranging application windows using keyboard shortcuts in Windows 7, it is a great feature!
Here is my desktop with PowerPoint open as a small application window:
If I used the Windows Key + Up arrow
PowerPoint maximizes to full screen:
Use the Windows key + Left arrow to snap PowerPoint to the left side:
Use the Windows key + Right arrow to snap PowerPoint to the right side:
And use the Windows key + Down arrow to minimize PowerPoint:
Plus, if you have multiple monitors this also moves the application to the other monitors! Use Window Key + Left/Right arrow to “step” the application across the screens. Or use Window key + Shift + Left/Right arrow to quickly move the application to the other monitor keeping the same size and position when it moves.
Give it a try, I am certain this is a Windows 7 feature you will make a part of your daily design routine like I have.
– Troy @ TLC