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Windows 7 flashcards/matching

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Start Button (icon) that shows the start menu when you click on it
The arrows on the right of a menu item mean that there is a submenu
The TaskbarNormally displayed across the bottom of the Windows screen and shows your open documents and browsers
Recycle Bin, which is where deleted items go
What does double clicking on the Title Bar do?Toggles between a maximized and windowed state
Internet Explorer Icon - opens an internet browser
Minimize - sends an open document/webpage down to the taskbar
Close button - closes an open item such as a document or browser
Restore/Down button - switches an open item from full screen to a window
Center icon in this toolbar, Maximize button - Restores an item from a window to a full screen
Live Preview from the taskbar - created by holding your mouse over items in the taskbar
Notification Area -shows important system information & messages about downloads
WordPad - a simpler and free version of Microsoft Word
Back Arrow - displays the previously viewed folder or webpage
Example of a desktop Gadget
Undo - undoes your last action, located on the Quick Access Toolbar
The small black arrow on the bottom left of an icon signifies that it is a shortcut to another location or webpage
Views - lets you select different ways to view your files, such as icons, lists, details, etc
Alt+F4Keyboard shortcut to close a window
Title barBlue bar shown at the top of most windows
Ctrl+SShortcut for Saving
Ctrl+OShortcut to Open a file within an application
Ctrl+PShortcut to print
Rightclicking an objectusually displays a popup menu
Ctrl+EscShortcut to display the Start menu
F1keyboard shortcut for Help
LogoffOnly closes out the current user but does not shut down the computer itself
To sort desktop itemsRight click on the desktop --> Sort by --> Name / Size / Item Type / Date Modified
RICH TEXT FORMATWordPad default file type when saved
WordPadis not compatible to edit Microsoft Word documents
Windows Calculatorhas four different modes, which also includes a scientific mode
Create a new folderRight click and select New Folder, but you cannot create a new folder on top of another folder
Ctrl+Cshrotcut for copy
Ctrl+VShortcut for paste
Recycle BinDeleted files are stored there until the user empties the bin or chooses to set a default amount of time before they are automatically deleted


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