ShowCmd Setting

Microsoft Description

SW_HIDE

Hides the window and activates another window.
 

SW_SHOWNORMAL

Activates and displays a window. If the window is maximised or minimised, Windows restores it to its original size and position. An application should specify this flag when displaying the window for the first time.
 

SW_SHOWNORMAL

Activates and displays a window. If the window is minimised or maximised, Windows restores it to its original size and position. An application should specify this flag when displaying the window for the first time.
 

SW_SHOWMINIMIZED

Activates the window and displays it as a minimised window.
 

SW_SHOWMAXIMIZED

Activates the window and displays it as a maximised window.
 

SW_MAXIMIZE

Maximises the specified window (Default).
 

SW_SHOWNOACTIVATE

Displays a window in its most recent size and position. The active window remains active.
 

SW_SHOW

Displays a window in its current size and position.
 

SW_MINIMIZE

Minimises the specified window, and activates the next top-level window in the z-order.
 

SW_SHOWMINNOACTIVE

Displays the window as a minimised window. The active window remains active.
 

SW_SHOWNA

Displays the window in its current state. The active window remains active.
 

SW_RESTORE

Activates and displays the window. If the window is minimised or maximised, Windows restores it to its original size and position. An application should specify this flag when restoring a minimised window.