Awkward minimizing/maximizing/close buttons on the left, anyway...

Rem · Rem #1 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 11:54 AM

I've recently switched and I find the minimizing/maximizing/close buttons on the top left side of all the windows to be very awkward. Is there a way to swap it to the right side like Windows?

bmcgonag · bmcgonag #2 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 12:23 PM

I don't think so, but just give it time, you'll get used to it...and it's not really a maximize, it's a fit best....

Kash · Kash #3 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 02:05 PM

I'm not even sure if a skinning program will change it, but like bmcgonag said, you'll get used to it.

I actually don't use the buttons. I either use keyboard shortcuts (Apple + W or Apple + Q) or just double click the title bar to minimize.

Nicholi · Nicholi #4 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kash

I'm not even sure if a skinning program will change it, but like bmcgonag said, you'll get used to it.

I actually don't use the buttons. I either use keyboard shortcuts (Apple + W or Apple + Q) or just double click the title bar to minimize.

Better yet Apple + M

wcarr3 · wcarr3 #5 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rem

I've recently switched and I find the minimizing/maximizing/close buttons on the top left side of all the windows to be very awkward. Is there a way to swap it to the right side like Windows?

As bncgonag said, you'll get used to it. It was pretty awkward to me for about a week until it all became second nature for me.

todd51 · todd51 #6 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 02:33 PM

Just wait till you get used to it, then you'll somehow need to use a computer with Windows on it, and it'll be even more awkward.

baggss · baggss #7 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 02:38 PM

Remember, it's not Windows, so you have to get use to doing things differently.

srp · srp #8 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 02:41 PM

Like everyone else said, you'll get used to it. I've had my MacBook for 6 days now and I rather like the way they're positioned. In fact, when I had XP, I used a skin to mimic the OS X interface. Glad those days are over.

fleurya · fleurya #9 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 03:01 PM

That was probably the most difficult thing for me to get used to when I switched, which is saying a lot for OS X ease of use!

Pretty soon, the Windows buttons will feel awkward!

remain · remain #10 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 03:46 PM

A lot of Windows users don't know this,
but in Windows, you can double-click the icon on the top left of the window to close the window.

I actually have the habit to always go to the top left of the window to close it in both OS X and Windows.
So the only difference between OS X and Windows in terms of closing windows is:
OS X = click once
Windows = click twice

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #11 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 03:53 PM

It was not much of an issue for me since I had worked with Mac OS since 6.0.5 and up but not as much as I would have liked to. OSX was easy for me to get used to because of that. Now though since I use OSX for most usage, I tend to go there in XP to close a window!

yogi · yogi #12 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 04:13 PM

Personally I have to say that Mac OS X's placement is a bit odd, at least in Safari. There is quite a high possiblity of closing the window accidentally when you try to hit the back button.

Not an issue for me, I use keyboard shortcuts, but still...

CyberAlien · CyberAlien #13 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 04:54 PM

I think its more logical than in Windows. All menus and buttons start from left, so why window controls should be on right?

eric · eric #14 (**permalink**)

06-13-2007, 12:07 AM

i'm in agreement with CyberAllen. i rarely have to go to the top right for anything. i'm often going to the top left for the menu bar and the buttons for finder, safari, etc. so it seems a more logical choice, and one i found very easy to get used to.

bmcgonag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 11, 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 361 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.0 GHz, Core Duo, 2 GB Ram	06-12-2007, 12:23 PM I don't think so, but just give it time, you'll get used to it...and it's not really a maximize, it's a fit best.... OS X Tech Tips
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fleurya #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,876 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	06-12-2007, 03:01 PM That was probably the most difficult thing for me to get used to when I switched, which is saying a lot for OS X ease of use! Pretty soon, the Windows buttons will feel awkward! "Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others"
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remain #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 27, 2006 Posts: 440 Mac Specs: Power Mac G5 Dual 1.8 GHz	06-12-2007, 03:46 PM A lot of Windows users don't know this, but in Windows, you can double-click the icon on the top left of the window to close the window. I actually have the habit to always go to the top left of the window to close it in both OS X and Windows. So the only difference between OS X and Windows in terms of closing windows is: OS X = click once Windows = click twice Cog 0.07 audio player - cogx.org AAC, AIFF, APE, FLAC, M4A, MP3, MPC, OGG, SHN, WAV, WV, tracker formats, VG music formats, cue sheets, M3U & PLS, Growl, Last.fm, Apple Remote Latest Nightly Build (0.08) (new interface!) - Got ideas? Report bugs? Last edited by remain; 06-12-2007 at 03:59 PM.
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Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,796 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	06-12-2007, 03:53 PM It was not much of an issue for me since I had worked with Mac OS since 6.0.5 and up but not as much as I would have liked to. OSX was easy for me to get used to because of that. Now though since I use OSX for most usage, I tend to go there in XP to close a window! ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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Rem #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 03, 2007 Posts: 19	06-12-2007, 11:54 AM I've recently switched and I find the minimizing/maximizing/close buttons on the top left side of all the windows to be very awkward. Is there a way to swap it to the right side like Windows?
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todd51 #6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-12-2007, 02:33 PM Just wait till you get used to it, then you'll somehow need to use a computer with Windows on it, and it'll be even more awkward.
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baggss #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	06-12-2007, 02:38 PM Remember, it's not Windows, so you have to get use to doing things differently.
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srp #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 07, 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 47	06-12-2007, 02:41 PM Like everyone else said, you'll get used to it. I've had my MacBook for 6 days now and I rather like the way they're positioned. In fact, when I had XP, I used a skin to mimic the OS X interface. Glad those days are over.
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CyberAlien #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 08, 2007 Posts: 20 Mac Specs: iMac 20, C2D 2.16 GHz, 3Gb, 250Gb	06-12-2007, 04:54 PM I think its more logical than in Windows. All menus and buttons start from left, so why window controls should be on right? CyberAlien. Happy Mac owner since June 2007.
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eric #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	06-13-2007, 12:07 AM i'm in agreement with CyberAllen. i rarely have to go to the top right for anything. i'm often going to the top left for the menu bar and the buttons for finder, safari, etc. so it seems a more logical choice, and one i found very easy to get used to. Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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