Linux.com: The Linux GUI: Application Windows

“Last week I talked about how to start desktop applications
using the mouse and the desktop menu. Do this a few times and the
multiple running desktop applications can make the desktop a bit
overcrowded. To help overcome this, let’s work with the application
windows.

“Most desktop applications are surrounded by an application
window consisting of thin borders on the right, left, and bottom
sides and a thicker area containing the titlebar at the top. The
application window allows you to manipulate the application within
your desktop…”

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