active window

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The window on a computer screen that is currently being used or is ready to be used.

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Examples (10)

  • Click on the window to make it active.
  • The active window is highlighted with a blue border.
  • You can switch between open applications by selecting their active windows.
  • Make sure the correct window is active before typing.
  • Press Alt+Tab to cycle through your active windows.
  • The system automatically saves changes in the active window.
  • Which window is currently active?
  • I accidentally closed the active window and lost my work.
  • To minimize the active window, click the underscore icon.
  • The application always opens in a new active window.