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 |