ELEMENTS OF THE WINDOWS 7 DESKTOP

Icons – small pictures that represents an object available to your computer.

Desktop picture or background – Displays the colors and graphics of your desktop; you can change the desktop background to look the way you want it such as using a picture. Also called wallpaper.

Desktop – your workplace on the screen.

Start Button – provides access to Windows 7 programs, documents, and information on the Internet. Generally located in the lower left corner of the desktop.

Program buttons – launches Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Windows Explorer and the program buttons that you have chosen to pin to the taskbar.

Taskbar – contains the Start button and buttons that give you quick access to common tools and the programs currently running. Generally located along the bottom of the desktop.

Notification area – shows the notification icons, the current date and time and lets you set the clock. Also known as the system tray and generally located in the lower right corner of the desktop.

Recycle Bin icon – contains files and folders that you delete. The deleted files are not gone until you empty the Recycle bin.