Managing Window Input Focus

Learn how to manage and control window input focus in SDL applications, including how to create, detect, and manipulate window focus states.

Ryan McCombe
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Creating a Resizable Window in SDL
How do I create a resizable window in SDL?
SDL_RaiseWindow() vs SDL_SetWindowInputFocus()
What is the difference between SDL_RaiseWindow() and SDL_SetWindowInputFocus()?
Creating an Overlay Window in SDL
How can I create an overlay window that always stays on top of other windows?
Manage Input Focus for Windows from Other Libraries
Can SDL manage input focus for windows created by other libraries or frameworks?
Indicate Which SDL Window Has Input Focus
How can I visually indicate which SDL window currently has input focus?
Handling Input Focus for Fullscreen SDL Windows
How can I handle input focus for fullscreen SDL windows?
Preventing a Window from Losing Input Focus in SDL
Is it possible to prevent a window from losing input focus in SDL, and how would that be implemented?
Handling Input Focus Changes Triggered by Keyboard Shortcuts
Can SDL handle input focus changes triggered by keyboard shortcuts, and how?