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floating

(adj.) In graphical user interfaces, floating refers to application elements that you can move to different places. Many applications support floating toolbars, which are collections of icons that represent tools. By moving them wherever you want on the screen, you can create your own customized working environment. In addition to toolbars, many graphics programs support floating palettes.



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