Choosing a Window Layout
The Layout tab shown in Figure 2.5 has the potential to affect your use of the command window
greatly when working in windowed mode. The Screen Buffer Size controls the width and height of
the screen buffer, the total area used to display information. When the Window Size setting is
smaller than the Screen Buffer Size, Windows provides scroll bars so you can move the window
around within the buffer area and view all it contains. Some commands require a great deal of
space for display purposes. Adjusting the Screen Buffer Size and Window Size can help you view
all of the information these commands provide.
28 CHAPTER 2
USING THE COMMAND LINE EFFECTIVELY
Figure 2.4
Use the Font tab to
control the size of the
text in the command
window.
Figure 2.5
Change the size and
positioning of the
command window
using the Layout tab.
The Window Position determines where Windows places the command window when you first
open it. Some people prefer a specific position on the screen so they always know where a new command
window will appear. However, it??™s generally safe to check Let System Position Window to
allow Windows to place the command window on screen.
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