# Adjusting Ticker Position and Size

The ticker may be displayed either inside the menu bar or in it's own window. Some settings depend on this choice.

To open the ticker settings, follow these steps:

1. Open Universal Ticker.
2. Choose "Universal Ticker" > "Preferences".
3. In the "Universal Ticker" category choose "Ticker".

# Showing the Ticker inside the Menu Bar

Choose "Display Ticker: In Menu Bar".

# Using a Separate Window

Choose "Display Ticker: In Separate Window".

# Adjusting the Ticker Width (if displayed in menu bar only)

Adjust the ticker width by moving the slider.

The ticker has to share the space inside the menu bar with the active application's menu. In case there is less free space than the current ticker width demands, the OS will hide the ticker completly.

# Positioning and Resizing the Ticker Window (separate window only)

Move the mouse pointer over the ticker window and press and hold the command key (⌘). You may now move or resize the window by dragging with the mouse. Universal Ticker will automatically adjust the font size to fit the new window size.

# Choosing a Window Level (separate window only)

You may choose to display the ticker window below or above normal windows or have it float above all. "Below Normal WIndows" will effectively place the ticker on the desktop. "Above Normal Windows" will float the ticker window above document windows but it will still show below the Dock and the menu bar. Choose "Above All" to have the ticker window float above the Dock.

# Adjusting Scrolling Speed

Move the slider to adjust how fast text inside the ticker scrolls.
In case the display seems jerky, try to increase the update frequency.

A higher update frequency will need more processing power. For that reason, choose the lowest possible update frequency that gives a smooth animation.

## Related Topics

Changing Font and Background

Ignoring Mouse Clicks