How to Change the Vertical Spacing for Windows Gadgets
- 1). Place at least two gadgets on your desktop from the "Desktop Gadgets" control panel.
- 2). Hold the Shift key while dragging one of the gadgets towards another. The "snapping" effect is suppressed, allowing you to place the gadget as close to the edge of (or even on top of) the other as you like.
- 3). Drag several gadgets to form a vertical stack, using the Shift key modifier to abut them flush against one another. You can now fit more gadgets on your desktop.
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