Java Desktop System Release 3 Accessibility Guide

3.5.3 To Move a Window

When a window has focus, you can move the window around the screen. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to move a window.

Keys 

Function 

Alt + F7

Start the move operation. The mouse pointer changes to a cross.  

arrow keys 

Move the window 10 pixels at a time in the direction of the arrow key. 

Ctrl + arrow keys

Move the window one pixel at a time in the direction of the arrow key. 

Shift + arrow keys

Move the window in the direction of the arrow key to align it with the edge of the nearest window, panel, or screen edge. 

spacebar

Complete the move operation and leave the window in the current position. 

Esc

Cancel the move operation and restore the window to the original position.