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Window

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Also known as: app window, program window

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A window is a rectangular area on screen that shows one app or document so you can move, resize, minimize, or close it independently.

Real-World Example

You can keep a browser window and a spreadsheet window open side by side while working.

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