x-windows opening up too large

[Staf Verhaegen]

J S wrote:
> 
> Are there any options I can put in the .Xresources file which will constrain
> the windows within the screen?

X programs that conform to the X standard calling convention support a
-geometry option that allows to define the size and the placement of the top
level window to create. The format should be available when typing 'man X' and
look for GEOMETRY SPECIFICATION.

Staf.