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Windows Style Constants

WindowStyle (dec)Description
0Hides the window and activates another window.
1Activates and displays a window. If the window is minimized or maximized, the system restores it to its original size and position. An application should specify this flag when displaying the window for the first time.
2Activates the window and displays it as a minimized window.
3Activates the window and displays it as a maximized window.
4Displays a window in its most recent size and position. The active window remains active.
5Activates the window and displays it in its current size and position.
6Minimizes the specified window and activates the next top-level window in the Z-order.
7Displays the window as a minimized window. The active window remains active.
8Displays the window in its current state. The active window remains active.
9Activates and displays the window. If the window is minimized or maximized, the system restores it to its original size and position. An application should specify this flag when restoring a minimized window.
10Sets the show state based on the state of the program that started the application.