Finding out which programs are open
If you have several programs and windows open, you can find out which program is active and which other programs are open by pulling down the Application menu.
Switching programs
You can switch to another open program or desk accessory by choosing its name from the Application menu.
If a program’s icon is dimmed in the menu, that means its windows are hidden. Choosing the program from the Application menu displays its windows.
You can also switch to another program by clicking in a window that belongs to an open program, by
Hiding and showing windows on the desktop
You can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosing Hide Others from the Application menu.
The other programs remain open even though their windows are hidden. When you switch to another program, its windows become visible again.
If you want to see all the open windows, choose Show All from the Application menu.
