[robg adds: Yes, this is an obvious hint, but those new to OS X may not realize that they can cancel something as simple as a window move with the Escape key.]
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Not only (as previously noted) can you use the 'Esc' key to cancel a drag-and-drop operation, such as moving a file or folder, but it can also cancel Finder window dragging. Hit the Escape key before letting up the mouse button, and the window will glide back to where it came from.
[robg adds: Yes, this is an obvious hint, but those new to OS X may not realize that they can cancel something as simple as a window move with the Escape key.]
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Cancel window drags via the Escape key
I don't know if "glide back" is an accurate description :)
Cancel window drags via the Escape key
Why doesn't this work with windows in Safari, Mail, Address Book, etc.?
Cancel window drags via the Escape key
This doesn't seem like an obvious hint to me at all, as it only works in Finder. Nice find!
Cancel window drags via the Escape key
Great hint.
Cancel window drags via the Escape key
Based on my limited testing (Safari, SubEthaEdit, Safari, Mozilla) this works only with carbon applications.
On of the 'Safaris' should read BBEdit (n/t)
On of the 'Safaris' should read BBEdit (n/t)
Which one?
On of the 'Safaris' should read BBEdit (n/t)
The second.
Cancel window drags via the Escape key
This hint works in <deprecated> Microsoft Windows XP </deprecated> as well!
Cancel window drags via the Escape key
It also works for scrolling -- start scrolling and hit escape, the scroll bar returns to where it was. THAT is something I find useful, as I am used to windows (and os9?) where if you drag far enough to the right/left of the scrollbar, it snaps back to the original location.
Cancel window drags via the Escape key
Is this another Panther hint? Tried it under Jaguar 10.2.8 with no luck.
Cancel window drags via the Escape key
This also works by using the traditional Mac 'cancel' key combo -- command-. |
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