​The Windows Desktop

​Windows Desktop

• ​The main screen area that you see after you turn on your computer and log on to Windows.

• ​Hit Windows key + D to toggle back and forth from the desktop.

The Parts of Windows Desktop​

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​Desktop Icons

• ​These are the small pictures that represent an object available to your computer.

​Desktop background

• ​It displays the colors and graphics of your desktop.

• ​You can change the desktop background to look the way you want it such as using a picture.

• ​Also called wallpaper.

​Desktop

• ​It is your workplace on the screen.

​Start Button

• ​It provides access to Windows 7/8/10 programs, documents and information on the Internet. Generally located in the lower left corner of the Desktop.

​Program buttons

• ​It launches applications that you have chosen to pin to the taskbar.

​Taskbar

• ​It contains the start button and buttons that give you quick access to common tools and the programs currently running.

• ​Generally located at the bottom of the desktop.

​Notification Area

• ​It shows the notification icons, the current date and time.

• ​Also known as the system tray.

• ​Located in the lower right corner of the desktop.

​Recycle Bin

• ​It contains the files and folders that you delete.

• ​Deleted files contained in the recycle bin can be restored and/or deleted.

IDENTIFY THE DESKTOP PARTS​

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