Floating and Docking Windows - MapInfo_Pro - 2023

MapInfo Pro Help

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Document windows, such as Map, Layout, and Browser windows, may be set to float outside of MapInfo Pro or dock within MapInfo Pro.

To set how a window displays, right-click on the document window name located on the document tab. Select one of the following from the pop-up menu:

  • Floating - Separate the window from MapInfo Pro, so that you can move it anywhere on your screen or onto a second monitor. Floating Map and Browser windows include a ribbon of commands for working with the contents of the window.
  • Dockable - Attach the window to the side of the MapInfo Pro screen, so that it is out-of-the way when collapsed, but still easy to access.
  • Tabbed - Cascade windows one on top of another. For details, see Tiling and Cascading Windows.

If you chose to dock a window, then the right-click context menu on the document window name shows the following additional option:

  • Auto Hide - Automatically hide a docked window when it is not active. Docked windows are located along the sides of the MapInfo Pro screen, where they are out-of-the way, but still easy to access. This option is only available on docked windows.

The document windows that are currently open are listed in the Explorer window. You may need to scroll down the Explorer window to see the Windows panel and the list of open documents. If you have selected to hide a window, then it is in the Explorer window list where you can select it to redisplay it.