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Glossary

Configuration
Set of window rules defining the exact behavior for almost any window in the system. Can be changed via Configuration Module.
Configuration Module
Special program included into every Actual Tools program's installation package allowing to change configuration.
Control Center
Special program included into every Actual Tools program's installation package that constantly monitors windows and defines their behavior according to configuration.
Desktop
Special Windows® folder which is represented as an area on the screen usually occupying most of the screen's space. This area is a placeholder for the opened windows and the icons of special items (like "My Computer" or "Recycle Bin"), shortcuts and other folders.
Settings file
File containing all window rules' options you changed and saved using the Configuration Module.
Taskbar
Special window containing buttons for all opened windows and allowing to use those buttons for switching between windows.
Tray (system tray, Windows® tray)
Special area on the right of the taskbar, usually contains the system clock and the icons of application working in background (antiviruses, firewalls etc.).
Window menu
Popup menu appearing after left-clicking on the leftmost icon of window's title, or right-clicking window's title or taskbar button.
Window rule
Fundamental element of every Actual Tools program which defines what windows should be processed by the Control Center and in what manner. The former is defined by the set of special criteria and the latter is defined by the set of options.

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