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Multiple Document Interface

Abbreviated MDI, a Windows API that enables programmers to easily create applications with multiple windows. Each MDI application has a single main window, and any number of child windows. All child windows are displayed within the main window.

Although many programmers still use MDI, Microsoft recommends using a newer API called Single Document Interface (SDI).



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