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Window (windowing system)
Window

In computing, a window is an area on a computer screen. This area usually shows an application or folder. Windows can be made bigger or smaller, and can be opened or closed. They can also be minimized. They are usually in the shape of a rectangle.

Windows are very obvious in graphical user interfaces as they are the main means of displaying information to users. The most famous of these is the appropriately named "Windows" operating system made by Microsoft.

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  • Text windowing in GNU Emacs

    Example of windows on a text-only display. Each grey-bordered area is a separate window showing a different file.

  • Window border in the compositing and stacking window managers

    Stacking window managers draw a border around the windows, while compositing window managers draw drop shadow around the windows

  • Titlebar

    A title bar of GNOME Calculator

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