Visual C++ and MFC Programming 2nd Edition

Chapter 2: Introduction to MFC Visual C++ and MFC Fundamentals

Figure 7: The Source Code Editor..............................................................................................

1.2 Floatable and Dockable Windows................................................................

1.2.1 Description...............................................................................................

An object, called a window, is referred to as dockable when it can assume different

"gluable" or floating positions on the screen. This means that such a window can be

moved and glued to another or it can simply be placed independently of other windows of

the same application. Windows that are dockable indicate this by the presence of

"grippers", which are 3-D lines or bars on the left side of the window.

To move a window, find its gripper(s). Click and drag it in the desired direction. To dock

a window is to glue it either to one side of the IDE or to another window. To do this, drag

its gripper(s) to the desired side or the necessary window and release the mouse.

Practical Learning: Docking and Floating Windows

1. Click and hold the mouse on top of the Workspace
   Drag to the center of the window