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# SDL_HINT_VIDEO_MINIMIZE_ON_FOCUS_LOSS

A variable controlling whether fullscreen windows are minimized when they lose focus.

## Header File

Defined in [SDL_hints.h](https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/blob/main/include/SDL3/SDL_hints.h), but apps should use `#include <SDL3/SDL.h>`

## Syntax

```c
#define SDL_HINT_VIDEO_MINIMIZE_ON_FOCUS_LOSS   "SDL_VIDEO_MINIMIZE_ON_FOCUS_LOSS"
```

## Remarks

The variable can be set to the following values:

- "0": Fullscreen windows will not be minimized when they lose focus.
  (default)
- "1": Fullscreen windows are minimized when they lose focus.

This hint can be set anytime.

## Version

This hint is available since SDL 3.0.0.

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