Using a gadget's control panel
Some gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior.
To use a gadget's control panel:
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Configuring the gadget Sidebar
You can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar.
To change Sidebar properties:
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Setting up multiple monitors
may not represent the screens on your computer.
If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video connections),
you can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer.
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In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget's built-in control panel
appears on the gadget. (Slideshow gadget shown)
Click the control you want to operate.
Right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar, then click Properties. The Windows Sidebar
Properties dialog box opens.
You can change:
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Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts
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Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows (always visible)
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The side of the screen the sidebar appears on
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The monitor that the sidebar appears on (if you have multiple monitors)
Important
The dialog boxes shown in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and