| A | B |
|---|
| Windows | class of software called Graphical User Interface |
| desktop | overall work area |
| taskbar | program launcher and task switcher |
| application window | window that contains a program |
| document window | window in which you are working |
| folder window | window showing folders |
| title bar | contains the name of the program or document |
| minimize | shrinks the window |
| restore | brings the window back to the desktop |
| scroll | allows you to pan across the information in a window |
| menu bar | row of words that appears just below the title bar |
| dimmed command | means that this command is not available |
| ellipses . . . | opens up a dialog box |
| check mark | toggle that is turned on |
| triangle | has additional subchoices |
| dot | option is currently selected |
| text box | box in which you key text |
| command button | is rectangular and used to execute a command |
| list box | shows you a list of options |
| drop-down list | indicated by a small arrow to the right of a list box |
