A window is off screen or I cannot find it
A window is off screen or I cannot find it
The window position is off the visible area, often after changing displays.
Open Mission Control to see the window, or use Window > Zoom or Window > Move & Resize > Fill to bring it back.
Menu bar›Window›Move & Resize
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Questions people ask
Can't find my window?
The window position is off the visible area, often after changing displays. Open Mission Control to see the window, or use Window > Zoom or Window > Move & Resize > Fill to bring it back.
Can't grab the title bar its under the menu bar?
The window position is off the visible area, often after changing displays. Open Mission Control to see the window, or use Window > Zoom or Window > Move & Resize > Fill to bring it back.
Can't see window it's off screen?
The window position is off the visible area, often after changing displays. Open Mission Control to see the window, or use Window > Zoom or Window > Move & Resize > Fill to bring it back.