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35. A Resolution Switcher Bookmarklet

Posted on WisdomBay @ 8:22 PM 07-03-2006 | Post by Pramod S Nair

This bookmarklet switches the current Browser Window to a user selected resolution from a total of 3 standard resolutions. While using this bookmarklet, user's can rapidly switch the resolution of current browser by inputting a number between 1-3. Selecting 1 sets the window to 640 x 480 resolution, 2 sets the window to 800 x 600 and 3 sets the window to a resolution of 1024 x 768.

javascript:(function() {res=prompt('Select the Resolution to switch this window to \n 1. 640 x 480 2. 800 x 600 3. 1024 x 768','');if(res){if (res==1){resizeTo(640,460);} if (res==2){resizeTo(800,580);} if (res==3){resizeTo(1024,748);}}}) ()

How to Install :
1. Copy the code given above to clipboard.
2. Add a new entry to your Favorites menu.
3. Take the property of the newly added Bookmark by right clicking on it from Favorites menu and paste the copied code in to the URL textbox in the resultant property box.
4. Press Ok. (If an warning message is shown regarding Javascript Protocol, continue with the Yes button)
5. Now if you need to switch the resolution of the current web browser window, then use this bookmarklet.