The Taskbar

The Taskbar is composed of four main parts, which are identified in the pictures below (in reality, the taskbar is a single bar running the width of the screen, but the different parts are shown separately below for clarity). These parts are explained in the following sections.

Shows the Start menu button in the Taskbar

The Start Menu. This allows access to all programs, files and folders.

Shows the Quick Launch toolbar.

The Quick Launch Toolbar. This provides easy access to frequently-used programs.

Shows the open programs and documents part of the Taskbar.

Open Programs and Documents. This identifies the programs and files which are open, making it easy to switch quickly between them.

Shows the Notification area.

The Notification Area (also known as the System Tray). This contains a clock, plus icons which show the status of selected programs and computer settings.

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