GdkWindowTypeHint

These are hints for the window manager that indicate what type of function the window has. The window manager can use this when determining decoration and behaviour of the window. The hint must be set before mapping the window.

See the Extended Window Manager Hints specification for more details about window types.

Values

ValueMeaning
NORMAL0

Normal toplevel window.

DIALOG1

Dialog window.

TOOLBAR3

Window used to implement toolbars.

SPLASHSCREEN4

Window used to display a splash screen during application startup.

UTILITY5

Utility windows which are not detached toolbars or dialogs.

DOCK6

Used for creating dock or panel windows.

DESKTOP7

Used for creating the desktop background window.

TOOLTIP10

A tooltip.

NOTIFICATION11

A notification - typically a “bubble” that belongs to a status icon.

COMBO12

A popup from a combo box.

DND13

A window that is used to implement a DND cursor.