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	=== Windows 101: The Taskbar ===		=== Windows 101: The Taskbar ===
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	* '''Pinned Shortcuts (Quick Launch Area)''': The middle of the Taskbar displays icons for programs you’ve pinned for quick access. These programs are not necessarily open but are available for easy launch.		* '''Pinned Shortcuts (Quick Launch Area)''': The middle of the Taskbar displays icons for programs you’ve pinned for quick access. These programs are not necessarily open but are available for easy launch.
	* '''Open Programs''': When you have programs actively running, their icons appear in this section of the Taskbar. This helps you keep track of what’s currently open.		* '''Open Programs''': When you have programs actively running, their icons appear in this section of the Taskbar. This helps you keep track of what’s currently open.
	* '''System Tray''': On the far right, the System Tray displays icons that give you information about background processes like internet status and volume level. [[File:Windows 101 - Interface - Taskbar Areas Short 2.png\|alt=Areas of the Windows Taskbar\|942x942px]]		* '''System Tray''': On the far right, the System Tray displays icons that give you information about background processes like internet status and volume level.<br> <br>[[File:Windows 101 - Interface - Taskbar Areas Short 2.png\|alt=Areas of the Windows Taskbar\|942x942px]]<br>

	==== Opening Programs from the Taskbar ====		==== Opening Programs from the Taskbar ====
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	[[File:Windows 101 - Taskbar - Open Pinned Program.gif\|alt=Open Pinned Program from Taskbar]]		[[File:Windows 101 - Taskbar - Open Pinned Program.gif\|alt=Open Pinned Program from Taskbar]]<br>

	==== Switching Between Open Programs ====		==== Switching Between Open Programs ====
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	[[File:Windows 101 - Taskbar - Switching Windows.gif\|alt=Switching between open programs.]]		[[File:Windows 101 - Taskbar - Switching Windows.gif\|alt=Switching between open programs.]]<br>

	==== Taskbar Preview ====		==== Taskbar Preview ====
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	[[File:Windows 101 - Taskbar - Program Preview.gif\|alt=Taskbar Program Preview]]		[[File:Windows 101 - Taskbar - Program Preview.gif\|alt=Taskbar Program Preview]]<br>

	----With the Taskbar, you can keep track of both pinned programs and open applications, making it easier to manage your workflow. In the next lesson, we’ll explore how to manage windows efficiently.		----
			With the Taskbar, you can keep track of both pinned programs and open applications, making it easier to manage your workflow. In the next lesson, we’ll explore how to manage windows efficiently.<br>

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	The '''Taskbar''' is the long bar located at the bottom of your screen. It’s where you can see which programs are currently open, as well as access programs you’ve pinned for easy use. The Taskbar makes switching between tasks and managing multiple programs simple.		The '''Taskbar''' is the long bar located at the bottom of your screen. It’s where you can see which programs are currently open, as well as access programs you’ve pinned for easy use. The Taskbar makes switching between tasks and managing multiple programs simple.

	~~Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find on the Taskbar:~~

	* '''Start Menu Button''': ~~On the far left, this opens the Start Menu where you can find all your installed programs~~.		[[File:Windows 101 - Interface - Taskbar.png\|alt=Windows 10 Taskbar\|942x942px]]
	* '''Quick Launch Area''': The middle of the Taskbar ~~shows icons for programs that are either open or pinned for quick access.~~
	* '''System Tray''': On the far right, the System Tray displays small icons that provide information about background processes, such as internet connection and volume level.

	~~<blockquote>~~[~~picture]~~ of the Taskbar ~~with labeled sections</blockquote>~~
			Here’s a breakdown of the key areas on the Taskbar:

			* '''Start Menu Button''': Located on the far left, this opens the Start Menu where you can find all your installed programs.
			* '''Pinned Shortcuts (Quick Launch Area)''': The middle of the Taskbar displays icons for programs you’ve pinned for quick access. These programs are not necessarily open but are available for easy launch.
			* '''Open Programs''': When you have programs actively running, their icons appear in this section of the Taskbar. This helps you keep track of what’s currently open.
			* '''System Tray''': On the far right, the System Tray displays icons that give you information about background processes like internet status and volume level. [[File:Windows 101 - Interface - Taskbar Areas Short 2.png\|alt=Areas of the Windows Taskbar\|942x942px]]

	==== Opening Programs from the Taskbar ====		==== Opening Programs from the Taskbar ====
	If you have pinned ~~any~~ programs to the Taskbar, they ~~will~~ always be there for ~~easy~~ access. To open ~~a pinned program:~~		If you have pinned programs in the Taskbar, they are always there for quick access. To open one, simply '''single-click''' on the icon. Open programs will remain visible in the Taskbar, so you can easily switch between them as needed.

	~~# Look for the icon of the program you want to open.~~
	~~# '''Single-click''' on the icon to open the program.~~

	~~<blockquote>~~[gif] ~~showing a single click on a Taskbar icon to open a program</blockquote>~~		[[File:Windows 101 - Taskbar - Open Pinned Program.gif\|alt=Open Pinned Program from Taskbar]]

	==== Switching Between Open Programs ====		==== Switching Between Open Programs ====
	When you have multiple programs ~~open~~, ~~they will all show up in the Taskbar as icons. You~~ can switch between them ~~quickly~~ by clicking on the icon ~~of the~~ program ~~you want to~~ bring ~~to the front~~.		When you have multiple programs running, you can easily switch between them by clicking their icons in the Taskbar. Each open program will display as a separate icon, so even if a program is minimized, it’s just one click away.

			For example, if you’re working with a web browser, a document, and an email client, clicking their icons will instantly bring each one into view.


	~~For example, if you have a web browser, a document, and a messaging app open, clicking on any of their icons will bring them back into view, even if they’re minimized~~.~~<blockquote>[~~gif~~] showing switching~~ between open programs ~~in the Taskbar</blockquote>~~		[[File:Windows 101 - Taskbar - Switching Windows.gif\|alt=Switching between open programs.]]

	==== ~~Pinning and Unpinning Programs~~ ====		==== Taskbar Preview ====
	~~Pinning programs to~~ the Taskbar allows you to ~~keep~~ them ~~there for easy access, even when they’re not open~~. ~~Here’s how to pin a program:~~		If you hover over an open program’s icon in the Taskbar, a small preview of the window will appear. This feature allows you to quickly see what’s happening in the program without fully switching to it. If multiple windows of the same program are open (e.g., multiple browser tabs), hovering will show previews of all of them.

	~~# Right-click on a program’s icon either in the Start Menu or the Desktop.~~
	~~# Select '''Pin to Taskbar''' from the menu.~~

	~~To remove a pinned program, right~~-~~click the pinned icon on the~~ Taskbar ~~and select '''Unpin from Taskbar'''~~.~~<blockquote>[~~gif] ~~showing how to pin and unpin programs from the Taskbar</blockquote>~~		[[File:Windows 101 - Taskbar - Program Preview.gif\|alt=Taskbar Program Preview]]

	~~==== Taskbar Preview ====~~		----With the Taskbar, you can keep track of both pinned programs and open applications, making it easier to manage your workflow. In the next lesson, we’ll explore how to manage windows efficiently.
	~~When you hover over an open program’s icon in~~ the Taskbar, ~~a small preview of the window will appear. This lets~~ you ~~quickly see what’s in the program without fully opening it. If you have multiple windows~~ of ~~the same program~~ open ~~(like two web browser tabs)~~, ~~hovering will show previews of all of them.<blockquote>[picture] showing Taskbar previews of open windows</blockquote>~~
	~~----Now that you know how to use the Taskbar~~ to manage ~~and organize~~ your ~~open programs, you’ll be able to work more efficiently~~. In the next lesson, we’ll ~~cover~~ how to manage windows ~~to keep your workspace clean and organized~~.

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		=== Windows 101: The Taskbar ===
		In this lesson, we’ll focus on the '''Taskbar''' and how it helps you manage your open applications and programs. The Taskbar is an essential tool that keeps you organized and allows quick access to frequently used programs.

		==== What is the Taskbar? ====
		The '''Taskbar''' is the long bar located at the bottom of your screen. It’s where you can see which programs are currently open, as well as access programs you’ve pinned for easy use. The Taskbar makes switching between tasks and managing multiple programs simple.

		Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find on the Taskbar:

		* '''Start Menu Button''': On the far left, this opens the Start Menu where you can find all your installed programs.
		* '''Quick Launch Area''': The middle of the Taskbar shows icons for programs that are either open or pinned for quick access.
		* '''System Tray''': On the far right, the System Tray displays small icons that provide information about background processes, such as internet connection and volume level.

		<blockquote>[picture] of the Taskbar with labeled sections</blockquote>

		==== Opening Programs from the Taskbar ====
		If you have pinned any programs to the Taskbar, they will always be there for easy access. To open a pinned program:

		# Look for the icon of the program you want to open.
		# '''Single-click''' on the icon to open the program.

		<blockquote>[gif] showing a single click on a Taskbar icon to open a program</blockquote>

		==== Switching Between Open Programs ====
		When you have multiple programs open, they will all show up in the Taskbar as icons. You can switch between them quickly by clicking on the icon of the program you want to bring to the front.

		For example, if you have a web browser, a document, and a messaging app open, clicking on any of their icons will bring them back into view, even if they’re minimized.<blockquote>[gif] showing switching between open programs in the Taskbar</blockquote>

		==== Pinning and Unpinning Programs ====
		Pinning programs to the Taskbar allows you to keep them there for easy access, even when they’re not open. Here’s how to pin a program:

		# Right-click on a program’s icon either in the Start Menu or the Desktop.
		# Select '''Pin to Taskbar''' from the menu.

		To remove a pinned program, right-click the pinned icon on the Taskbar and select '''Unpin from Taskbar'''.<blockquote>[gif] showing how to pin and unpin programs from the Taskbar</blockquote>

		==== Taskbar Preview ====
		When you hover over an open program’s icon in the Taskbar, a small preview of the window will appear. This lets you quickly see what’s in the program without fully opening it. If you have multiple windows of the same program open (like two web browser tabs), hovering will show previews of all of them.<blockquote>[picture] showing Taskbar previews of open windows</blockquote>
		----Now that you know how to use the Taskbar to manage and organize your open programs, you’ll be able to work more efficiently. In the next lesson, we’ll cover how to manage windows to keep your workspace clean and organized.

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