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Windows Vocabulary

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DesktopThe Desktop is the central location in Windows. From the desktop you can manage your files and folders and your hardware
Desktop IconsA picture. In Windows, icons represent the buttons, folders and programs that you work with on the desktop
My ComputerA place to access your computer drivers and control panel
My DocumentsA place to store all your files, including written documents, pictures and music
Recycle BinA temporary storage place when deleting files and folders
TaskbarA bar on the desktop that displays a list of open programs and windows
Program IconsIcons that represent various programs. To easily access your program, icons on your desktop create a "shortcut". Each icon should be unique
Title BarThe top bar in the standard window display that containe the name of the window, as well as the Minimize button, either the Maximize button or the Restore Down button, and the Close button
Menu BarA row of menu titles typically located at the top of the application's window on screen. The File menu is often the first menu title on the menu bar
ToolbarArea of a computer screen, often across the top, containing Buttons and Menus.
Start ButtonA button in Windows that is used as a common starting point to open programs and features
SubmenuA lower-level menu that opens from a menu or from another submenu
Quick LaunchA place on the taskbar where icons can be stores. These programs can be quickly opened by only one click rather than the normal two clicks.
Taskbar ButtonA button that represents an open program or window. The program or window is brought to the front when the button is clicked.
Notification Area (System Tray)An area to the right of the taskbar. This area displays the time and several icons. These icons represent features or icons running in your computer's background. They can include antivirus, network connections or the sound option


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