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i3 FAQ - Individual question feedhttps://faq.i3wm.org/questions/Frequently asked questions and answers about the i3 window managerenCopyright i3, 2012Fri, 08 Aug 2014 22:06:52 +0000Bringing a floating window on top?https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/I have a problem when I have several floating windows, where a window goes behind another one, and focusing it doesn't bring it back to top. Is there a way to bring a window on top of another?Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:49:21 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/Comment by TonyC for I have a problem when I have several floating windows, where a window goes behind another one, and focusing it doesn't bring it back to top. Is there a way to bring a window on top of another? https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4426#comment-4426Fixed in the development versionFri, 08 Aug 2014 22:06:52 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4426#comment-4426Answer by joepd for I have a problem when I have several floating windows, where a window goes behind another one, and focusing it doesn't bring it back to top. Is there a way to bring a window on top of another? https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?answer=4277#post-id-4277If you find yourself using floating windows all the time, maybe better use a floating window manager instead ;) But seriously, there are some applications that focus a window matching a title. The most convenient imho is [rofi](https://github.com/DaveDavenport/rofi), which has special bindings for i3, and can double as an application launcher. Some outdated answers can also be found in [this FAQ](https://faq.i3wm.org/question/228/how-do-i-find-an-app-buried-in-some-workspace-by-its-title/#230). Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:50:49 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?answer=4277#post-id-4277Comment by tigrezno for If you find yourself using floating windows all the time, maybe better use a floating window manager instead ;) But seriously, there are some applications that focus a window matching a title. The most convenient imho is <a href="https://github.com/DaveDavenport/rofi">rofi</a>, which has special bindings for i3, and can double as an application launcher. Some outdated answers can also be found in <a href="https://faq.i3wm.org/question/228/how-do-i-find-an-app-buried-in-some-workspace-by-its-title/#230">this FAQ</a>. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4288#comment-4288Finally, I had to find a workaround since it's not going to be implemented, create another workspace and move all chats there.Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:15:00 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4288#comment-4288Comment by ANOKNUSA for If you find yourself using floating windows all the time, maybe better use a floating window manager instead ;) But seriously, there are some applications that focus a window matching a title. The most convenient imho is <a href="https://github.com/DaveDavenport/rofi">rofi</a>, which has special bindings for i3, and can double as an application launcher. Some outdated answers can also be found in <a href="https://faq.i3wm.org/question/228/how-do-i-find-an-app-buried-in-some-workspace-by-its-title/#230">this FAQ</a>. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4282#comment-4282tigrezno, using the scratchpad feature should let you focus the window on demand. Your bug report may be closed, since floating windows [aren't intended to be used regularly](https://faq.i3wm.org/django.fcgi/question/772/floating-workspace/?answer=773) in i3. If at all possible, tile the window.Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:45:12 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4282#comment-4282Comment by platz for If you find yourself using floating windows all the time, maybe better use a floating window manager instead ;) But seriously, there are some applications that focus a window matching a title. The most convenient imho is <a href="https://github.com/DaveDavenport/rofi">rofi</a>, which has special bindings for i3, and can double as an application launcher. Some outdated answers can also be found in <a href="https://faq.i3wm.org/question/228/how-do-i-find-an-app-buried-in-some-workspace-by-its-title/#230">this FAQ</a>. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4284#comment-4284http://i3wm.org/docs/userguide.html#_floating "Using this mode violates the tiling paradigm but can be useful for some corner cases like "Save as" dialog windows, or toolbar windows (GIMP or similar)." It seems like a valid question; there will be cases where one may need to re-order these windows.Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:24:34 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4284#comment-4284Comment by tigrezno for If you find yourself using floating windows all the time, maybe better use a floating window manager instead ;) But seriously, there are some applications that focus a window matching a title. The most convenient imho is <a href="https://github.com/DaveDavenport/rofi">rofi</a>, which has special bindings for i3, and can double as an application launcher. Some outdated answers can also be found in <a href="https://faq.i3wm.org/question/228/how-do-i-find-an-app-buried-in-some-workspace-by-its-title/#230">this FAQ</a>. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4281#comment-4281I'll file a bug/enhancement for it, thanks.Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:09:29 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4281#comment-4281Comment by tigrezno for If you find yourself using floating windows all the time, maybe better use a floating window manager instead ;) But seriously, there are some applications that focus a window matching a title. The most convenient imho is <a href="https://github.com/DaveDavenport/rofi">rofi</a>, which has special bindings for i3, and can double as an application launcher. Some outdated answers can also be found in <a href="https://faq.i3wm.org/question/228/how-do-i-find-an-app-buried-in-some-workspace-by-its-title/#230">this FAQ</a>. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4285#comment-4285anoknusa, I think it's the bare minimum to be implemented, when you switch focus in floating mode, that window should be focused "over" all the rest. As it's now, it's really annoying to manage.Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:08:59 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4285#comment-4285Comment by tigrezno for If you find yourself using floating windows all the time, maybe better use a floating window manager instead ;) But seriously, there are some applications that focus a window matching a title. The most convenient imho is <a href="https://github.com/DaveDavenport/rofi">rofi</a>, which has special bindings for i3, and can double as an application launcher. Some outdated answers can also be found in <a href="https://faq.i3wm.org/question/228/how-do-i-find-an-app-buried-in-some-workspace-by-its-title/#230">this FAQ</a>. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4279#comment-4279I only use it for Steam, but when chat windows go behind main window, problems arise! This should be implemented IMHO if i3 support floating windows. Focus should bring the window on top, it's obvious.Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:56:55 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4279#comment-4279Comment by joepd for If you find yourself using floating windows all the time, maybe better use a floating window manager instead ;) But seriously, there are some applications that focus a window matching a title. The most convenient imho is <a href="https://github.com/DaveDavenport/rofi">rofi</a>, which has special bindings for i3, and can double as an application launcher. Some outdated answers can also be found in <a href="https://faq.i3wm.org/question/228/how-do-i-find-an-app-buried-in-some-workspace-by-its-title/#230">this FAQ</a>. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4280#comment-4280Now I see what you mean. Floating is always on top, and there seems to be no way to switch focus. Sending the blocking window to the scratchpad is a workaround. But maybe this would count as a bug. Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:03:59 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4276/bringing-a-floating-window-on-top/?comment=4280#comment-4280