Video playback in separate window

I used to have Video playback in iTunes to play in a seperate window. the 10.4 update seems to have reset this to play in main iTunes window.
I can't see the option/proference for altering it back.
Has this feature been removed from iTunes?
Des

Thanks Jim - yes, that's sorted it.
View options does seem a logical place, but altering what was a previous preference is a bit odd.
Thanks for your help
Des

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Rich,
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