Floating windows are used in many scenarios. According to PC Magazine encyclopedia, floating window is

An on-screen window that can be dragged to any position within the application or even outside the main application window. Floating windows are common in graphics applications and allow tools to be moved closer to the image workspaces. They are also common in software development applications. Contrast with docked window.

It is argued that floating window is a replacement of pop-up window, which has caused nusiances to users often times. With floating window, users manage to find additional information and functions at their fingertips. It also save precious space and keep the user on the same window.

Facebook users can use it to share a link with a friend. WordPress uses to display a snapshot of its links.

 

A floating window screenshot from South China Morning Post – window can drag around to show keyword-related archive news

 

SCMP floating windows

A floating window screenshot from Facebook

 Flowing window in Facebook

A floating window screenshot from WordPress

wordpress floating window

 

TG is going to try it out in a project. If you have some concerns using floating window, please don’t feel hesitated to drop a note. 

 

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