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opened 2026-01-31 00:43:52 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-31 00:43:52 +00:00
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Originally created by @bhanukaranaweera on GitHub (Feb 28, 2020).

Problem: when we are working with PC or Laptop (only primary screen and

no other screens). Its very hard to work with two windows in same time simultaneously , Even if we have open some tabs in side by side ( cascade windows )

Example :
if I work with Microsoft word. Then I want to refer some pdf. I have few option.

  1. Minimize current working window and open required software ( pdf reader ) .
  2. Use cascade windows. ( if we use this technique, The efficiency becomes less and since the
    screen size is limited all area cannot be achieved )

Solution: to overcome this problem I suggest transparent windows . ( Windows Service or Feature )
How Its works

When we want that feature, We can activate through windows notification center. Then that feature will be activated.
After that by pressing a special key ( as example alt key ) long time the window that has in maximize mode is starts to transparent ( Like a glass, We can see through it the minimized windows ). Then we can work on that window ( The newly opened minimized window or application interface ).

All minimized windows are displayed as small icon some corner of display. if we want to select some particular window we can use special key with number ( alt key + number ).

When we want to come back to the current working window by pressing the special key ( Short pressing ) it comes automatically.

The concept has uploaded as pdf file here
Transparent window or Upcoming windows versions.pdf

Originally created by @bhanukaranaweera on GitHub (Feb 28, 2020). **Problem**: when we are working with PC or Laptop (only primary screen and no other screens). Its very hard to work with two windows in same time simultaneously , Even if we have open some tabs in side by side ( cascade windows ) <Opening cascade windows reduce the efficiency of work and it does not display full interface of application> Example : if I work with Microsoft word. Then I want to refer some pdf. I have few option. 1. Minimize current working window and open required software ( pdf reader ) . 2. Use cascade windows. ( if we use this technique, The efficiency becomes less and since the screen size is limited all area cannot be achieved ) **Solution**: to overcome this problem I suggest transparent windows . ( Windows Service or Feature ) **How Its works** When we want that feature, We can activate through windows notification center. Then that feature will be activated. After that by pressing a special key ( as example alt key ) long time the window that has in maximize mode is starts to transparent ( Like a glass, We can see through it the minimized windows ). Then we can work on that window ( The newly opened minimized window or application interface ). All minimized windows are displayed as small icon some corner of display. if we want to select some particular window we can use special key with number ( alt key + number ). When we want to come back to the current working window by pressing the special key ( Short pressing ) it comes automatically. The concept has uploaded as pdf file here [Transparent window or Upcoming windows versions.pdf](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/files/4267947/Transparent.window.or.Upcoming.windows.versions.pdf)
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