How to Customize Widget Size and Position

Perfect Widget Sizing

The right widget size improves readability and keeps your desktop organized. Learn how to resize and position widgets like a pro.

Resizing Widgets

Drag to Resize

1. Hover over any widget edge or corner
2. Click and drag to resize
3. Release when you reach the desired size

Aspect Ratio

Some content looks best at specific ratios:

• Charts: Wide format (16:9)
• Tickers: Narrow/vertical
• Calendars: Square or portrait
• News: Tall and narrow

Minimum Size

Widgets have a minimum size to keep content readable. If you need smaller, consider capturing less content.

Positioning Strategies

Corner Placement

Place widgets in screen corners to:

• Keep the center clear for work
• Create consistent locations
• Avoid window overlap

Edge Strips

Create widget strips along screen edges:

• Top edge: Clocks, weather, quick info
• Right edge: Stock tickers, metrics
• Bottom edge: Status indicators

Multi-Monitor Setup

With multiple monitors:

• Dedicate one monitor to widgets
• Use monitor edges for docking
• Keep main work on primary screen

Smart Snapping

Simple Widgets includes smart snapping:

• Widgets snap to screen edges
• Widgets align with each other
• Hold Shift to disable snapping temporarily

Saving Layouts

Save your widget arrangements:

• Create layouts for different tasks
• “Work mode” vs “Trading mode”
• Quick switch between configurations

Tips for Clean Layouts

1. Group related widgets - Keep finance widgets together
2. Use consistent sizes - Same-height widgets look cleaner
3. Leave breathing room - Don’t cover your entire screen
4. Consider workflow - Place most-used widgets in easy view