moveTo

Summary

Moves the screen position of the upper-left corner of the window to the specified x and y position

Syntax

 window.moveTo(/* see parameter list */);

Parameters

x

Data-type: Number

Integer that specifies the horizontal scroll offset in pixels. The value can be either positive or negative.

y

Data-type: Number

Integer that specifies the vertical scroll offset in pixels. The value can be either positive or negative.

Return Value

No return value

Examples

Move to the top of the screen.

function origin() {
  // moves to top left corner of screen
  window.moveTo(0, 0);
}

Notes

This method is not valid with windows created using the showModalDialog method. In order to move or resize a dialog window created with these methods, change the dialogHeight, dialogWidth, dialogTop, and dialogLeft properties. If the page (that contains this script) is hosted within an IFRAME, the IFRAME will move relative to the upper-left corner of the content area. Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later. Windows that are located in the Internet Zone are subject to Window_Restrictions and will be forced to stay on screen. This applies to moveTo, moveBy, resizeTo, and resizeBy methods. Note: When operating in high-dpi mode, pixel values are scaled up accordingly. See Adjusting Scale for Higher DPI Screens for additional information. Windows Internet Explorer 7. This method is only effective when a single tab is open or when tabbed browsing is disabled. If multiple tabs are open, this method is blocked. For information regarding tab interaction from a script, see Tabbed Browsing for Developers. Internet Explorer 7. This method is blocked if called by a foreign domain within a sub-frame (FRAME/IFRAME).

Attributions

Mozilla Developer Network : [moveTo Article]
Microsoft Developer Network: [moveTo Method Article]