1. Introduction

1.1 What is a Window Manager ?

2.1 Anatomy of a Window

2.2 Working with Windows
2.2.1 Focusing a Window
2.2.2 Reordering Overlapping Windows
2.2.3 Moving a Window
2.2.4 Resizing a Window
2.2.5 Miniaturizing a Window
2.2.6 Shading a Window
2.2.7 Closing a Window
2.2.8 Maximizing a Window
2.2.9 The Window Commands Menu

3.1 Working with Menus
3.1.1 The Root Window Menu
3.1.2 The Window List Menu

3.2 Working with Applications
3.2.1 Hiding an Application
3.2.2 The application icon menu
3.2.3 The application dock

3.3 Working with Workspaces
3.3.1 The Workspaces Menu
3.3.2 The workspace Clip

4.1 The Defaults Database System
4.1.1 Property List File Format
4.1.2 Value Types
4.1.3 Preferences
4.1.4 Window Attributes
4.1.5 Applications Menu

This manual describes the usage and configuration of the Window Maker window manager. It is intended for both users who never used the X Window System and for those who have experience with other window managers.

How to Read this guide
If you never have used a X window manager, you should read all this guide, as it contains detailed instructions for newbies. Text in sans serif font, indicate instructions you must follow to accomplish a given task. If you're out of time (or patience), you should at least read text in these parts. You can ignore the text in Extra Bindings boxes while you're getting familiar with Window Maker. Once you've got familiar with it, you can read the text in these boxes to learn more ways to accomplish tasks. Some of the actions described here can be performed by keyboard shortcuts, but are only described in the section about configuration options.