Options (Environment - General Page)

Applies to: SQL Server Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance Azure Synapse Analytics Analytics Platform System (PDW)

Use the Options dialog box to configure Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio startup actions, general window management options, and other general settings. On the Tools menu, click Options, expand the Environment folder, and then click General.

UI element list

Close button affects active tool window only

Specifies that when this check box is selected, only the tool window's focus is closed and not all of the tool windows in the docked set. By default, this check box is selected.

Auto Hide button affects active tool window only

Specifies that when this check box is selected, only the tool window's focus is hidden automatically, not all of the tool windows in the docked set. By default, this check box is cleared.

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