Each window that I open stays open on the screen. How can I get rid of this "tiling"?

On an iMac G4 with OS 10.4.11, recently each window I open stays on the screen when I open files within them. This creates what I think is called "tiling." I must have given an erroneous command, and I don't know how to get rid of it. I hope someone can help.

Are you referring to Finder windows? Those are akin to Explorer windows on a PC.
If so, it is normal for them to stay open on the desktop when you open a file they display. If you mean they open a new window and clutter the desktop with tons of open windows, there is a fix for that.
Click once on the desktop so you are using Finder. On the top left, click "Finder - Preferences" Uncheck the box next to "Always open folders in a new window"
The change is immediate.
Hope that helps.

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