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spn 02-13-2009 04:20 PM

'Monitor Resolution Settings' window too large !!
 
Hello Linux People!

To say I am a Newbie is an understatement, I installed my first linux distro (ubuntu) today !!!

The problem I am having is with the monitor resolution settings window.I cannot see the 'APPLY' button because it is below the bottom of my screen. I moved the top and bottom task panes but this didn't help. I can only seem to resize the window width not the height. at the moment the res is set at 640x480 but i need to change it to 800x600 (or at least I think that will improve things!)
I also swapped my 15" lcd monitor for a 19" lcd monitor to give more room on screen (obviously, as you can tell, I am a complete novice!!)
Is there some way of either adjusting the window size or changing the res some other way ?

If anyone could help I would appreciate it if explanations where in simpletons terms!!!
Thanks:confused:

theNbomr 02-13-2009 04:40 PM

Usually, in X, you can use Alt+Left-Drag to move an entire window, which should allow you to expose the concealed area.
--- rod.

spn 02-14-2009 04:45 AM

Thank you theNbomr

Alt and left drag worked !


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