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title: "Managing the windows"
canonical: "https://docs.cuesystem.com/space/CVCIDE/498533231/Managing%20the%20windows"
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# Pinning

The pin button provides functionality for pinning and unpinning a window. When a user pins a window (vertical orientation for pin), it stays visible and auto-hide is disabled.

![image](media://08396c9a-593b-44cc-a037-b74def8eae07)

When a window is unpinned (horizontal orientation for pin), a vertical tab represents the window. Moving the mouse near this tab results in the window unfolding for your use. After you use it, however, it goes back to its hiding spot.

![image](media://372328e3-2253-475a-807b-9b7bf9eac34a)

# Docking

Docking is the process of connecting windows to various sticky spots within the IDE. Typically, this means docking to the left, top, right, or bottom of the IDE. To help with docking, CVC has provided visual cues and helpers.

Click, hold and move the window title bar with the mouse. CVC displays docking icons. Drag the window to where you want to dock it and drop it on a docking icon.

![image](media://935090ea-15ca-4f45-80fa-f81ffeb9acdd)


Four icons are at the edge of the IDE, one each at the left, top, right, and bottom. These icons are used for docking the window at the given edge of the IDE. Using these icons results in the window being docked across the full length (or width) of the IDE.

Some icons show over the top of a window to which you might want to dock. These icons are used for docking the selected window relative to another window in the IDE.