Managing Windows

# Managing Windows/Windows Conventions

The table below provides basic instructions for managing windows in the content area (see General Screen Layout).

Please note that you can select whether multiple windows are displayed under My Profile > My Preferences. To view multiple windows in the content area, select the check box for Multiple Windows under My Preferences.

Action | Purpose | Option(s)
Minimize | Minimizing a window temporarily hides it from view without closing it | Use the minimize button on the window's taskbar or right-click and select Minimize.
Maximize | Maximizing a window will fill the entire content area | Use the maximize button on the window's taskbar or right-click and select Maximize.
Restore | Restores a window that has been minimized | Use the restore icon on the window's taskbar or right-click and select Restore.
Close | Close a window | Use the close button on the window's taskbar or right-click and select Close.
Tile | Ability to view multiple windows at once in the content area NOTE: Tile + Fill tiles the windows in such a way that the entire content area is filled. | Right-click and select Tile.
Cascade | When you have multiple windows open, you may want to arrange them so that you can see all or part of each window. Cascading the windows stacks them so that each window title bar is visible. | Right-click and select Cascade.
Show All Windows | Displays all windows that have been minimized. | Right-click and select Show All Windows.

Refer to the Adobe Website for more information on the right-click options: (1) Settings, (2) Global Settings, and (3) About Adobe Flash Player.

See Also

Application Conventions