Taskbar, Overview – Dell Studio 1558 (Early 2010) User Manual

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Microsoft Windows Desktop

Taskbar

Overview

The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the desktop,
although you can relocate it. The taskbar provides quick access to open
minimized windows on the desktop, or to frequently-used programs, files, or
utilities on your computer.

The basic sections of the taskbar are:

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

To learn more about the Windows desktop,

see “Windows Basics” in Windows Help and Support:

click Start

or

→ Help and Support.

Start button

Provides access to the Start menu, which lists the
programs and system utilities installed in your
computer. Use the Start menu to start software
applications and to change computer settings. If you
move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or
resizes with it.

Quick Launch toolbar

Contains icons for quick access to programs.

taskbar button area

Contains buttons representing minimized windows for
open application programs.

notification area

Includes a clock and icons associated with programs.

Quick Launch toolbar

notification area

taskbar button

Start button

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