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Subject:Screen vs. Window From:Sharon Key <sharon -at- DRA -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 12 Jun 1998 10:19:06 -0500
What is the difference between these two terms? I've had no luck finding
anything on this topic in the archives. Here's what the Microsoft Manual of
Style (MSTP) says:
screen - refers to the graphic portion of a monitor
monitor - the hardware that includes the screen
OK...so what's a window? The MSTP doesn't give a definition.
I hate to be so picky, and I certainly don't want to start a holy war, but
I'm trying to put together an in-house style guide and need some opinions.
Sharon Key
Documentation Specialist
Data Research Associates
