# Extra Window

The Extra Window is a separate floating window that displays translations. It can be moved anywhere on the screen, which makes it easy to view translations while playing games or reading visual novels.

**The Extra Window can display one or more of these:**

* **Translated Text** - Text translated into the target language.
* **Original Text** - The source text before translation. (for example, the original Japanese text)
* **JParser** - An extension that converts Japanese text to Hiragana, Katakana, Romaji, or adds Furigana. (reading guides above kanji)
* **Jisho Dictionary** - An extension that shows word definitions and meanings from the Japanese-English dictionary, useful for learning new words.

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All of these can be shown at once, or just select the ones needed. This makes the Extra Window useful whether for quick translations, comparing original with translated text, reading Japanese characters, or learning new vocabulary.

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### **Always on Top**

Keeps the Extra Window visible above all other windows.

{% hint style="info" %}
This feature may not work with some games using exclusive fullscreen mode.
{% endhint %}

### **Move to Top (z-index)**

An alternative to "Always on Top" that uses z-index positioning.

### **Text Speed**

Adjusts how quickly text appears in the Extra Window.

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### Click-Through Mode

Allows interaction with content behind the Extra Window while keeping it visible.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** When this mode is enabled, the Extra Window becomes non-interactive. You won't be able to move it, right-click, or perform any direct actions on it.\
To disable this mode, use the local hotkey or go to the Extra Window settings.
{% endhint %}

### **Translation Time**

Shows or hides the translation duration.

### **Background Effect**

Applies visual effects to the Extra Window background. Currently supports Acrylic effect.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** This feature was previously removed due to potential crashes on Windows 11. It is available again starting from version `v0.9.0-beta`.
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### **Window Binding (Experimental)**

Automatically attaches the Extra Window to the game window. The Extra Window follows the game window position in real-time.

### Layout

Customize text layout and display order.

### **Themes**

Choose from available themes to change the appearance of the Extra Window.

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## Window Settings

### **Frameless**

Removes the title bar for a cleaner look and enables window transparency support.

### Keep Size & Position

Saves and restores the window size and position.

### **Auto Resize**

Automatically adjusts window height based on content.

### **Auto Hide Window**

Automatically hides the Extra Window after displaying the translation.

### Transparent

Enables window transparency.

{% hint style="info" %}
Only works when **Frameless** is enabled
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### **Taskbar / Focusable**

Toggles whether the Extra Window appears in the taskbar and can be focused.

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## Advanced Customization

Provides detailed options for customizing text appearance, including direction, color, shadow, stroke, and more.

{% hint style="info" %}
To open Advanced Customization. **Right-click** the text area and select **Advanced Customization.**
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## Local Hotkeys

The Extra Window must be focused to use local hotkeys.

| (↑ / ↓ / ← / →)        | Move window                              |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| Ctrl + (↑ / ↓ / ← / →) | Resize window                            |
| Ctrl + Alt + ↑         | Move window to top of the screen         |
| Ctrl + Alt + ↓         | Move window to bottom of the screen      |
| Ctrl + Alt + ←         | Resize window width to 50% of screen     |
| Ctrl + Alt + →         | Resize window width to full screen width |
| Alt + M                | Toggle Click-Through Mode                |