h6. [[CLI Basics]] h6(. » [[CLI Basics part 1|Part 1]] h6((. » TaskWindow usage notes h3. Introduction The TaskWindow is a way of issuing *Commands from the Desktop. It is usually invoked via the Task Manager menu, or by pressing <b>Ctrl-F12</b>. h3. Restrictions * Some *Commands cannot be used from a TaskWindow. For example: ** <b>*WimpMode</b> - doesn't work ** <b>*Spool</b> - produces unexpected output * Don't close the window (or try to use "Kill" from the TaskWindow menu) while a *Command is still running. This can lead to internal errors, necessitating a reboot. See "Closing a TaskWindow":#Closing below. * Don't try to start a desktop application from the TaskWindow command line. It won't work, and to add insult to injury ["the error message(s) you get won't be particularly informative":/forum/forums/4/topics/17530]. * Other desktop applications and tasks may be delayed when a *Command is running. For example, if *@Copy@ is being used to transfer a large file onto slow media, it may be difficult to use Filer windows for the duration of the copy. This list is not exhaustive. Other restrictions may exist. h3(#Closing). Closing a TaskWindow The recommended method of closing a TaskWindow from the desktop is: # Wait for any *Commands to finish. # If you are at the BASIC <b>></b> prompt, type QUIT to exit from BASIC. # When the * prompt is displayed, click MENU and choose "Kill".[1] # Close the window. If you forget to use "Kill", you will get an error message <i>"Task active in this window"</i>. fn1. <small>This step is not necessary for TaskWindows called with the "-quit" parameter (e.g. those started by a TaskObey file).</small> h3. Further reading * [[TaskWindow]] in the Programmer's Reference Manual