Common Types of Windows

Because windows provide access to different types of information, they are classified according to common usage. Interacting with objects typically involves a primary window in which most primary viewing and editing activity takes place. In addition, multiple supplemental secondary windows can be included to allow users to specify parameters or options, or to provide more specific details about the objects or actions included in the primary window.

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For more information about secondary windows, see Chapter 8, "Secondary Windows."