PARTS OF WINDOWS 7 DESKTOP
START MENU
• list of shortcuts to start your programs
TASKBAR
• it is seen across the bottom of the screen
• main job is to show what applications are currently running.
DESKTOP
• large area that is the upper part of the screen
• main purpose is to hold shortcut icons that will help you work efficiently
ICONS
• DOCUMENT ICONS - files can actually be stored as part of the Desktop
• SHORTCUT ICON - file that runs a program
- it has a small arrow at the bottom left of the icon
• DESKTOP ICON - lead you to important parts of the computer
NOTIFICATION AREA
• far right of the Taskbar
• used to show icons for programs that are awake and hanging around in the background i. e. clock, anti-virus, and scheduling programs
• it tells that a program is ready to do its thing or there is something for you to do
OPEN APPLICATION
• each open application will have an button on the Taskbar
• this is to show what application is being used
QUICKLAUNCH TOOLBAR
• next to the Start Menu button
• holds shortcuts to your frequently used programs
START BUTTON
• allows users to access their computer programs or configure Microsoft Windows easily
START MENU
• list of shortcuts to start your programs
TASKBAR
• it is seen across the bottom of the screen
• main job is to show what applications are currently running.
DESKTOP
• large area that is the upper part of the screen
• main purpose is to hold shortcut icons that will help you work efficiently
ICONS
• DOCUMENT ICONS - files can actually be stored as part of the Desktop
• SHORTCUT ICON - file that runs a program
- it has a small arrow at the bottom left of the icon
• DESKTOP ICON - lead you to important parts of the computer
NOTIFICATION AREA
• far right of the Taskbar
• used to show icons for programs that are awake and hanging around in the background i. e. clock, anti-virus, and scheduling programs
• it tells that a program is ready to do its thing or there is something for you to do
OPEN APPLICATION
• each open application will have an button on the Taskbar
• this is to show what application is being used
QUICKLAUNCH TOOLBAR
• next to the Start Menu button
• holds shortcuts to your frequently used programs
START BUTTON
• allows users to access their computer programs or configure Microsoft Windows easily