How to Change the Title for an MS-DOS-Based Application

 Last reviewed: August 30, 1996
Article ID: Q126847
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SUMMARY

When you view an MS-DOS-based application's properties, the first line on the Program tab specifies the following items:

  • The title bar text of the application's window.
  • The title of the button on the taskbar for the application.

The entry on this line does not specify the filename or a "friendly name" for the application.

MORE INFORMATION

To view the property sheet for an MS-DOS-based application, follow these steps:

  1. Double-click My Computer.

  2. Double-click the folder that contains the MS-DOS-based application.

  3. Use the right mouse button to click the application's icon and then click Properties on the menu that appears.

KBCategory: kbui kbenv kbinterop
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95 appscomp
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 30, 1996
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