Split Screen with Two Documents

Question

Hello Everyone,

I work in a split screen format with my template on the right and my library document(s) on the left side of the screen.  I frequently open new library documents (on the left) copy and paste from my library to fill my template.  Sometimes (maybe 1/2 the documents from my library) when I open a new library file the new page has jogged to the right about 1.5 cm so after 5 or 6 new library page I open they are almost completely covering my template page on the right.  How do I stop this jogging to the right movement I get with each new page I open?

Thank You.

Neal Muckler

Answer 1

Sorry there is no way to do that that I know of to do that. It is a fundamental Windows feature to prevent windows being hidden as more windows are opened.

But there is a simple work around that I use thousands of times a day. Use the Windows "Snap" feature to rearrange the Windows.

"Snap" the "template" window to occupy the left half of the screen. Then snap each library document to the right half of the screen. This make take a couple of snaps, ie <WIN><up arrow> followed by <WIN><right arrow>

Personally, I use the <ALT><TAB> function to switch between the windows rather than mousing. I find it much faster than mousing around.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAhylpJ8JDc

https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/snap-windows-10

This sort of thing is a natural for working with multiple monitors. Having the 2 documents occupying the full width of 2 screens make it easier to deal with. And if you set one of the monitors in portrait orientation. That gives you a more natural view into the document, exposing more content at the same time, making it easier to find bits you are looking for.

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Answer 2

Hi Neal,

Without a macro, you cannot.

Try recording opening one of your library documents and moving it where you want.

You would want to name it AutoOpen. It should be stored in the attached template for your library documents. If you do not understand this, put it in your normal template and resize/move the documents you do not want so positioned.

Here is a sample macro.

Sub AutoOpen()
'
    Application.Move Left:=563, Top:=13
    Application.Resize Width:=485, Height:=619
End Sub

How to use a macro found here on another webpage:

http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm

http://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/installing_...

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I hope this information helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions or require further help.

Regards

Thank you very much for your Macro and I will try it!!

Sincerely, Neal

Answer 3

Hi Neal,

Without a macro, you cannot.

Try recording opening one of your library documents and moving it where you want.

You would want to name it AutoOpen. It should be stored in the attached template for your library documents. If you do not understand this, put it in your normal template and resize/move the documents you do not want so positioned.

Here is a sample macro.

Sub AutoOpen()
'
    Application.Move Left:=563, Top:=13
    Application.Resize Width:=485, Height:=619
End Sub

How to use a macro found here on another webpage:

http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm

http://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/installing_...

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These are links to pages on one or more Word MVP websites. Those pages contain accurate safe information that I think will help you. They were written by a Microsoft Word MVP. However, as an Independent Advisor I am required to give the following notice when providing non-Microsoft links:

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Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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I hope this information helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions or require further help.

Regards