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| Desktop | The overall work area on the screen |
| Icon | A small picture representing a feature or application |
| Taskbar | The gray bar at the bottom of the desktop used to display the Start Button and to switch between currently running applications |
| Start Button | The place to click to view the Start Menu |
| Mouse | An input device that allows you to select files, access tools, and grab folders |
| Mouse Pointer | A graphical element you move around the screen to select items |
| Clicking | Pressing and releasing the left mouse button |
| Double Clicking | Clicking the left mouse button twice in rapid succession |
| Dragging | Moving objects with the mouse; Pressing the mouse button and moving the mouse in the desired direction |
| Right Clicking | Pressing and releasing the right mouse button |
| Selecting | Pointing to an item and clicking the mouse button |
| Multitasking | Processing information in more than one application at the same time |
| Window | An on-screen area in which you view program folders, files, or icons |
| Title Bar | The bar at the top of the window displaying the name of the application running in the window |
| Menu Bar | A bar which lists available menus |
| Toolbar | A bar containing buttons that access various functions and commands |
| Address Bar | The bar displaying the name of the open folder or object |
| Minimize Button | This button reduces the window to a button on the taskbar |
| Maximize Button | This button enlarges the window to fill the screen |
| Restore Button | This button enables you to restore the window to its previous (smaller) size |
| Status Bar | This bar provide information on the currently selected object or task being performed |
| Close Button | This button resembles an "x" and quickly closes the window |
| Resize Tab | This provides a large spot to grab when you want to resize a window |
| Scroll Bars | These bars are displayed when a window is not large enough to display everything in one window |
| Menu | A list of options or choices |
| Active Window | The window you are working with; this window has a title bar with a more intense color |
| Ellipsis | These dots tell you that choosing this option will display a dialog box |
| Cascade Windows Option | The open windows are arranged in a stack with title bars showing |
| Tile Windows Horizontally | The open windows are arranged across the desktop from top to bottom, without overlapping any portion of the window |
| Tile Windows Vertically | The open windows are arranged evenly across the screen, left to right, without overlapping any window |
