Tabbed document interface

In the area of graphical user interfaces, a tabbed document interface (TDI) is one that relies on tabbed panes to hold child windows. This style of interface may work in conjunction with a full multiple document interface (MDI) or as an alternative. In the latter case, it is more limited than MDI: it is only possible to display only one child window at a time in the parent window; they cannot be tiled or cascaded (typical MDI operations). Hence, some criticize that TDI is not really MDI, but SDI. However, in general it is still considered to be MDI as multiple documents are handled at a time.

Related Topics:
Graphical user interface - Tab - Multiple document interface - SDI

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