Monitor and Macbook

I have an external monitor for my Macbook. I was wondering if I can open the lid and use the webcam instead of having to unplug the DVI and just using the Macbook display?
Also, whenever I close the my MB it puts the computer into sleep mode. Is this normal or can I change settings?
Thanks

You can use both the built-in display and an external display at the same time. You do not have to close the MacBook to use an external display.
Yes, your MacBook should go to sleep when you close the lid. Of course, if you have an external display, keyboard, mouse and AC power then you can wake the MacBook after you close the lid.
-Doug

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This may be a dumb question, but here it goes anyway:
Can I use the MacBook Pro with an external monitor and a bluetooth keyboard and mouse without having it opened all of the time ?
I am planning to buy a MacBook for my wife and most of the time she will be using it at her home office.
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