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Complete the following steps to add space to the front panel or block diagram without resizing the window.

1. Press the <Ctrl> key and use the Positioning tool to click the front panel or block diagram workspace. The Positioning tool cursor changes from an arrow to a plus sign.
   
   (Mac OS) <Command-Shift>-click, (Linux) <Alt-Shift>-click
   
   
2. While holding the key combination, drag out a region the size you want to insert. A rectangle marked by a dashed border defines where space will be inserted.

Note  (Linux) You can use the middle mouse button to drag out a region without pressing any modifier keys.

3. Release the mouse button and <Ctrl> key to add the space.