Windows 101 - The Interface - Revision history

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	<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>		<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>
	<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>		<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>
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	The Desktop is also a place to keep important files and frequently used applications, making it a central part of your workflow.<br>		The Desktop is also a place to keep important files and frequently used applications, making it a central part of your workflow.<br>

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	The Desktop is also a place to keep important files and frequently used applications, making it a central part of your workflow.<br>		The Desktop is also a place to keep important files and frequently used applications, making it a central part of your workflow.<br>

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1. The Desktop

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	==== 1. The Desktop ====		==== 1. The Desktop ====
	<p>The '''Desktop''' is your computer’s main workspace. The icons you see are '''shortcuts''' to files, folders, and applications. These shortcuts give you quick access to important tools without needing to search through your computer.</p>		<p>The '''Desktop''' is your computer’s main workspace. The '''icons''' you see are '''shortcuts''' to files, folders, and applications. These shortcuts give you quick access to important tools without needing to search through your computer.</p>
	<p>When opening items on the Desktop, you'll need to '''double-click''' them. '''Double-clicking''' means pressing the left mouse button twice in quick succession. It’s different from a single click, which you’ll use in most other places in Windows.</p>		<p>When opening items on the Desktop, you'll need to '''double-click''' them. '''Double-clicking''' means pressing the left mouse button twice in quick succession. It’s different from a single click, which you’ll use in most other places in Windows.</p>
	The Desktop is also a place to keep important files and frequently used applications, making it a central part of your workflow.<br>		The Desktop is also a place to keep important files and frequently used applications, making it a central part of your workflow.<br>
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	<p>Welcome to '''Windows 101'''! In this lesson, we’ll introduce the main components of the Windows interface: the Desktop, Taskbar, Start Menu, and System Tray. By understanding these key areas, you’ll have a clear idea of how your computer workspace is organized and what each section is used for.</p>		<p>Welcome to '''Windows 101'''! In this lesson, we’ll introduce the main components of the Windows interface: the Desktop, Taskbar, Start Menu, and System Tray. By understanding these key areas, you’ll have a clear idea of how your computer workspace is organized and what each section is used for.</p>
	<p>As you explore, you’ll notice that each section comes with a picture to help illustrate the information. If the picture appears small, you can click on it to view a larger version.<br> <br></p>		<p>As you explore, you’ll notice that each section comes with a picture to help illustrate the information. If the picture appears small, you can click on it to view a larger version.<br> <br></p>
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	====  <br>3. The Start Menu ====		====  <br>3. The Start Menu ====

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	<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>		<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>
	<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>		<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>
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	====  <br>4. The System Tray ====		====  <br>4. The System Tray ====

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	<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>		<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>
	<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>		<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>

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	====  <br>3. The Start Menu ====		====  <br>3. The Start Menu ====
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	<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>		<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>
	<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>		<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>



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	[[File:Windows 101 - Interface - System Tray.png\|alt=The Windows 10 System Tray\|thumb\|The Windows 10 System Tray]]		[[File:Windows 101 - Interface - System Tray.png\|alt=The Windows 10 System Tray\|thumb\|The Windows 10 System Tray]]
	<p>On the far right of the Taskbar is the '''System Tray''', where you can see icons representing background tasks and system processes. These icons show things like your '''internet status''' and '''volume level'''. The System Tray helps you keep track of essential functions without needing to open specific programs.</p>		<p>On the far right of the Taskbar is the '''System Tray''', where you can see icons representing background tasks and system processes. These icons show things like your '''internet status''' and '''volume level'''. The System Tray helps you keep track of essential functions without needing to open specific programs.</p>

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	<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>		<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>
	<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>		<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>
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	====  <br>4. The System Tray ====		====  <br>4. The System Tray ====
	[[File:Windows 101 - Interface - ~~Desktop~~.png\|alt=The Windows 10 ~~Desktop~~\|thumb\|The Windows 10 ~~Desktop~~]]		[[File:Windows 101 - Interface - System Tray.png\|alt=The Windows 10 System Tray\|thumb\|The Windows 10 System Tray]]
	<p>On the far right of the Taskbar is the '''System Tray''', where you can see icons representing background tasks and system processes. These icons show things like your '''internet status''' and '''volume level'''. The System Tray helps you keep track of essential functions without needing to open specific programs.</p>		<p>On the far right of the Taskbar is the '''System Tray''', where you can see icons representing background tasks and system processes. These icons show things like your '''internet status''' and '''volume level'''. The System Tray helps you keep track of essential functions without needing to open specific programs.</p>
	~~<blockquote><p>[gif] showing the System Tray with internet and volume icons highlighted</p></blockquote>~~

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	====  <br>3. The Start Menu ====		====  <br>3. The Start Menu ====
	[[File:Windows 101 - Interface - ~~Desktop~~.png\|alt=The Windows 10 ~~Desktop~~\|thumb\|The Windows 10 ~~Desktop~~]]		[[File:Windows 101 - Interface - Start Menu.png\|alt=The Windows 10 Start Menu\|thumb\|The Windows 10 Start Menu]]
	<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>		<p>The '''Start Menu''' is your portal to everything on your computer. It contains all your programs, system settings, and files, all in one place. Clicking on the Start Menu button opens a list of your installed applications, with options for searching, managing your computer’s settings, or shutting down.</p>
	<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>		<p>You can also search by simply typing in the Start Menu after opening it, which allows you to find files or programs without having to navigate through the full menu.</p>