DESKTOP INTERFACE

1. Shortcut buttons that open frequently used programs, folders, or files.

• Start button

• Desktop Icons

• Desktop

2. The work area where windows, icons, menus, and dialog boxes appear.  

• Quick Launch Toolbar

• Taskbar

• Desktop

3. It appears on the right side of the taskbar display. It often includes shortcuts that help the user access features like the computer's volume, current battery life, internet connection, and antivirus scan reports, but users can add other features as needed.

• Mouse Pointer

• Taskbar

• System Tray

4. Start programs, open documents, find items, get help, or log off and shut down the computer.

• Desktop Icons

• Start button

• Taskbar Notification Area

5. Shortcuts that launch programs, open documents, or open folders.

• Quick Launch Toolbar

• Windows Sidebar

• Desktop Icons

6. Contains a Start button, taskbar notification area, and Quick Launch or other toolbars. Each open program or file is displayed as a button.

• Desktop

• Start button

• Taskbar

7. A part of the taskbar that provides a temporary source for notifications and status. It can also be used to display icons for system and program features that are not on the desktop.

• Windows Sidebar

• Taskbar Notification Area

• Taskbar

8. The symbol or graphical image on the computer monitor or other display device that echoes movements of the pointing device, commonly a mouse, touchpad, or stylus pen.

• Start button

• Desktop Icons

• Mouse Pointer