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Windows Media Player 12

Changing Video Size or Going Full Screen

SUMMARY: A few keyboard shortcuts to adjust the size of a playing video in Windows Media Player 12.

Playing a video, such as a recorded television show, in Windows Media Player 12 and need to adjust its size? While you can make adjustments by right-clicking the video (most are available via the "Video" sub-menu), you may find these keyboard shortcuts easier to use:

Full Screen: Alt + Enter
50% Size: Alt + 1
100% Size: Alt + 2
200% Size: Alt + 3

Watching a sample video in Windows Media Player 12 in half-size (50%)

Windows Media Player 12 tips were written on a computer running Windows 7 RC. Screenshots and information are subject to change between this and the official release of Windows 7.