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Expand Up @@ -142,6 +142,18 @@ It is not possible to `float` (or any other static rule) a window based on a cha
| content \[none\|photo\|video\|game\] | Sets content type. |
| noclosefor \[ms\] | Makes the window uncloseable with the `killactive` dispatcher for a given amount of ms on open. |

{{< callout type=warning >}}

When using tags with static rules, ensure tags are assigned using `class:` or `title:` matching rather than `initialClass:` or `initialTitle:`. Static rules like `workspace` may be processed before tags assigned via initial properties are available, causing the rule to be ignored.

**Example of problematic configuration:**
```ini
windowrule = workspace 3, tag:myapp
windowrule = tag +myapp, initialClass:^myapp.* # May not work with workspace rule
```

{{< /callout >}}

### Dynamic rules

Dynamic rules are re-evaluated every time a property changes.
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