2. The first screen which appears after you log in into the computer is called Desktop. The desktop
is also known as the user's work area for their programs. It contains icons which represent various
files and folders. It also consists of a work area and taskbar.
Taskbar
Work area
3.
4. Work area
01
The onscreen area
where users can
perform their work, as
well as store programs,
documents, and their
shortcuts. While
technically the desktop
includes the taskbar, in
most contexts it refers
just to the work area.
Program Access Points
Start button
02
The access point for all
programs and special
Windows places
(Documents, Pictures,
Music, Games,
Computer, Control
Panel), with "most
recently used" lists for
quick access to recently
used programs and
documents.
5. Taskbar
03
The access point for
running programs that
have desktop presence.
While technically the
taskbar spans the entire
bar from the Start button to
the notification area, in
most contexts taskbar
refers to the area in
between, containing the
taskbar buttons. This area is
sometimes referred to as
the taskband.
Program Access Points
Notification area
04
A short-term source for
notifications and status,
as well as an access
point for system- and
program-related
features that have no
presence on the
desktop.
8. Icons
Icons are the graphical
representation of various
applications, files and folders. They
make the applications easily
recognisable. We can double click
on any icon to open an
application.
9. Start Button
Start button is present at the left
corner of the desktop. When we
click on this button, a menu will
appear which is known as Start
Menu.
10. Taskbar
Taskbar is the thin strip that runs across the bottom of our
screen. It is spilt into a number of different areas; a round
start button, quick launch icon, a notifocation area, and a
clock.
