Shell constants
The following constants can be used anywhere in your code in place of the actual values.
| Constant | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| vbHide | 0 | Window is hidden and focus is passed to the hidden window. |
| vbNormalFocus | 1 | Window has focus and is restored to its original size and position. |
| vbMinimizedFocus | 2 | Window is displayed as an icon with focus. |
| vbMaximizedFocus | 3 | Window is maximized with focus. |
| vbNormalNoFocus | 4 | Window is restored to its most recent size and position. The currently active window remains active. |
| vbMinimizedNoFocus | 6 | Window is displayed as an icon. The currently active window remains active. |
On the Macintosh, vbNormalFocus, vbMinimizedFocus, and vbMaximizedFocus all place the application in the foreground; vbHide, vbNoFocus, and vbMinimizedFocus all place the application in the background.
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