# Options Window: Appearance: Windows

You use this panel to customize the NetBeans window system's functionality.

You can set the following options:

Element | Description
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Drag window image | If selected, the IDE displays a small copy of the window content when dragging a window.
Transparent drag window image | If selected, the IDE displays a small transparent copy of the window content when dragging a window.
Snapping floating windows | If selected, undocked windows snap to edges of other undocked windows when being dragged.
Snap to screen edges | If selected, the IDE snaps an undocked window to the edges of the screen.
Transparent floating windows | If selected, the IDE makes floating windows semi-transparent a few seconds after they go out of focus.

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