Move a window back into the visible area in Xubuntu?

Question

On my laptop, after I use a higher-resolution external monitor, applications will sometimes place themselves outside the visible area of my desktop. How do I move them back into the visible area? (No part of the window is visible, so I can't use the mouse.)

I'm running Xubuntu 9.10 (XFCE)

is this the latest Xubuntu (10.04)? or some earlier version? — quack quixote, May 14 '10 at 06:54
No it was the 9.10, I have not updated that laptop. Shortly after I wrote the question I happen to find the answer... — Johan, May 14 '10 at 07:06

score 10 · Accepted Answer · answered May 14 '10 at 07:04

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Found it, I'm answering just in case someone else get confused.

Under: settings -> Window manager -> Keyboard

There is shortcut called "Move window"

And if I first cykle the app into focus with Alt+tab and then Alt+F7 (the move window), the app jumps to the mouse pointer and then I could just place it where I wanted it..

answered May 14 '10 at 07:04

Johan

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For anyone else finding this, I had to focus the window (Alt+Tab), press and hold down Alt+F7 which then allowed me then to click and drag the window. I.e. for me it didn't jump to the mouse cursor and pressing Alt+F7. – Luke Jan 06 '16 at 22:44

Move a window back into the visible area in Xubuntu?

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