Floating and docking views

Panes are docked by default within the editor window, but some tasks may be easier if you float a pane. A floating pane can be moved outside the editor’s window.

When you open another editor If you have a floating pane in the editor and then open another editor, the floating pane temporarily disappears. It reappears when the original editor is selected.

To float a view in its own pane:

Select Float from the title bar’s pop-up menu.

To float a view in a stacked pane:

Select Float from the tab’s pop-up menu.

To dock a floating view:

Select Dock from the title bar’s pop-up menu.