Help on the Window Manager
*HyperReader
|
Parts of a Window
Most windows include the following components:
Component Description
Window frame Surrounds a window and usually consists of
resize borders, a title bar, a window menu
button, a minimize button, and a maximize
button.
Resize borders Surround an application window and let you
resize the application's window.
Title bar Shows the name of the application and con-
tains window management buttons that you
can use to rearrange your screen display.
Most windows have a title bar.
Window Title Identifies the function of a window. For a
main window, it usually contains the name of
the application. For a dialog box, it may also
contain specific information about the use of
the window.
Window menu button Displays the window menu, which contains
menu items for working with windows.
Minimize button Lets you shrink a window to an icon on the
workspace.
Icon A small graphic representation of an object,
usually an application.
Maximize button Lets you increase the size of a window to its
maximum allowable size.
Menu bar Contains the names of menus you can choose
from to work with the application.
Client or work area Area in a window where you interact with the
application.
Matte An optional decorative border between the
window frame and the work area.