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Section 5. Child Windows

Child windows are part of a Windows programming convention called Multiple Document Interface (MDI). Programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel use this convention, which allows the user to display and work on many things simultaneously. This section provides ideas about what to test in the operation of child windows.

Are MDI child windows lacking Ok, Cancel and Close buttons?
Can MDI child windows be tiled?
Can MDI child windows be maximized?
Can MDI child windows be minimized?
Is the current MDI child closed when the main menu Close item is selected?
Is the current MDI child completed/closed when the main menu Save item is selected?
Are MDI child menu items merged into the main menu when the window is opened?
Are MDI child menu items removed from the main menu when the window is closed?
Are the MDI child menu items positioned properly in the main menu?
Are MDI child controls hints displayed in the parent status bar?
Can all form controls be accessed by keyboard?
Does the form tab order follow left to right, top to bottom convention?

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