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CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows
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Using a gadget’s control panel
Some gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior.
To use a gadget’s control panel:
1 In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget’s built-in
control panel appears on the gadget. (Slideshow gadget shown)
2 Click the control you want to operate.
Configuring the gadget Sidebar
You can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar.
To change Sidebar properties:
1 Right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar, then click Properties. The
Windows
Sidebar Properties
dialog box opens.
You can change:
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Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts
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Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows (always visible)
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The side of the screen the sidebar appears on
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The monitor that the sidebar appears on (if you have an external monitor)