| A | B |
| minimize | remove program from screen, runs in background |
| maximize | enlarge program to fill screen |
| username | special name to access the computer |
| log on | access computer |
| desktop | main Windows screen you see on monitor |
| software | computer programs such as WordPad |
| hardware | computer parts you can touch such as monitor |
| taskbar | bar on the bottom of the screen |
| system tray | small icons on the right of the taskbar |
| icon | little pictures on desktop or in programs |
| start button | displays the start menu and allows program access |
| mouse | what you use to click and move your cursor |
| cursor | blinking mark that shows where you type |
| insertion point | line that you move with your mouse |
| right click | press the right mouse button with your middle-finger once |
| double click | press left mouse button quickly with pointer twice |
| point | point your mouse pointer to an icon |
| drop-down menu | list of menu commands |
| toolbar | icons on the top of your screen |
| log off | what you do when you're done using your computer |