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 ====== Phase 2 (Part B): Advanced Containers (Windows & Folders) ====== ====== Phase 2 (Part B): Advanced Containers (Windows & Folders) ======
  
-Once the basic Page and Layout is mastered, the next step is mastering "Floating" and "Collapsing" containers. In Total Launcher, these are called **Windows** and **Folders**.+Once the basic Page and Layout are mastered, the next step is to master "Floating" and "Collapsing" containers. In Total Launcher, these are called **Windows** and **Folders**.
  
 ===== Windows (Pop-ups) ===== ===== Windows (Pop-ups) =====
-A **Window** is arguably the most powerful feature in Total Launcher. It is a container that can be full or partial screen, acting as an overlay on top of the current page.+A **Window** is arguably the most powerful feature in Total Launcher. It is a container that can be full- or partial-screen, acting as an overlay on top of the current page.
  
 ==== Characteristics ==== ==== Characteristics ====
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   - Customize the window's background, color, and font.   - Customize the window's background, color, and font.
   - Set a **Launcher Action** (App Search) as the Window's "Action on open."   - Set a **Launcher Action** (App Search) as the Window's "Action on open."
-  - *Result:* When opened, this window provides a fully customized search keyboard and interface. See the detailed procedure [[howto:howto-search-apps_and_contacts|here]].+  - *Result:* When opened, this window provides a fully customized search keyboard and interface. See the detailed procedure [[:howto:howto-search-apps_and_contacts|here]].
  
 ==== Window Animation ==== ==== Window Animation ====
 Windows support **Transition Animations**. Windows support **Transition Animations**.
-  * **Transition ID:** You can link an object on your page to a Window using a "Transition ID." Both the button and the destination Window must have identical IDs.+  * **Transition ID:** You can link an object on your page to a Window using a "Transition ID." Both the button and the destination Window must have the same ID.
   * **Duration:** The animation speed is customizable up to 800ms.   * **Duration:** The animation speed is customizable up to 800ms.
  
 ===== Folders ===== ===== Folders =====
-A Folder in Total Launcher is a simple container used to group items, similar to other launchers, but with more visual control.+A Folder in Total Launcher is a simple container for grouping items, similar to other launchers but with more visual control.
  
 ==== Folders vs. App Groups ==== ==== Folders vs. App Groups ====
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   * **Concept:** Place 2 or more windows on top of each other (e.g., a "Weather Window" and a "Calendar Window").   * **Concept:** Place 2 or more windows on top of each other (e.g., a "Weather Window" and a "Calendar Window").
   * **Switching:** Create transparent buttons that execute a [[admin:drafts:section-sequences|sequence]] using a "Close Window A" and "Open Window B" action statement to toggle between views without leaving the home screen.   * **Switching:** Create transparent buttons that execute a [[admin:drafts:section-sequences|sequence]] using a "Close Window A" and "Open Window B" action statement to toggle between views without leaving the home screen.
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 +[[:uitlm-rewrite:phase-03|Proceed to Phase 3]]
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