GNOME Bugzilla – Bug 760395
Vertically maximized windows can't be resized
Last modified: 2021-07-05 13:49:49 UTC
If a window is vertically maximized, it can't be resized in any direction, even if there is horizontal space available. This does not occur for horizontally maximized windows, which is the behavior one likely expects and I prefer. Horizontal resizing should be possible. I notice also that the window decoration loses its curved corners (using default gtk theme) when vertically maximized. This doesn't happen for any other kind of maximization (full or horizontal). Oddly this issue doesn't arise for the terminal window. When vertically maximized it can still be resized horizontally.
Just another observation: Evolution's composer window allows resizing when vertically maximized. I'll note more examples here if I find them and it's helpful.
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