Identifying Window Items - Gateway computer User Manual

Identifying window items

Type window in the Search box, then press E
When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the
desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the
Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window.
Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and
controls. Most windows include these items:
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Title bar
Menu bar
Window item
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Description
The title bar is the horizontal bar at the
top of a window that shows the window
title.
Clicking the minimize button reduces the
active window to a button on the
taskbar. Clicking the program button in
the taskbar opens the window again.
Clicking the maximize button expands
the active window to fit the entire
computer display. Clicking the maximize
button again restores the window to its
former size.
Clicking the close button closes the active
window or program.
Clicking an item on the menu bar starts
an action such as Print or Save.
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