Window Menu (Alt+W)
The menu provides viewing control of the open system windows.
Using the keyboard, press Alt W to view the menu.
| Command | Key | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Window | Alt+W, N | Opens a new system window with the same contents as the active system window. The new system window has a similar name followed by a numeral (1 for the first duplicate, and so on). |
| Split | Alt+W, S | Splits the active system window into four panes, useful for working on components that are spread out. When the split grid is displayed, click your mouse to position the junction of the boundaries. After the grid is set, click and drag either the horizontal divider, or the vertical divider to a new position. |
| Cascade | Alt+W, C | Arranges the system windows so that they overlap in a descending pattern |
| Tile Horizontally | Alt+W, H | Arranges system windows as horizontal non-overlapping tiles |
| Tile Vertically | Alt+W, V | Arranges system windows as vertical non-overlapping tiles |
| Next | Alt+W, X or Ctrl+F6 | Activates the next system window |
| Previous | Alt+W, P or Ctrl+Shift+F6 | Activates the previous system window |
| Arrange Icons | Alt+W, A | Arranges system window icons in the main window |
| Close All | Alt+W, L | Closes all open system windows |
| Open Windows List | Alt+W, 1 Alt+W, 2 ,,, | Displays a list of windows that are currently open. Select the one you want to view. A check box indicates which system window is currently active. When ten system windows are open, a More Windows command is displayed to access a dialog to activate any open system window. |