Using the computer
| Site: | ΕΛ/ΛΑΚ Moodle |
| Course: | Basic ICT Skills |
| Book: | Using the computer |
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| Date: | Thursday, 9 May 2024, 3:11 AM |
Description
The main screen you'll start from is the desktop. This
is sort of like a main menu or a table of contents. From here, you can
access the programs and features you need to use your computer.
1. Icons
Icons are used to represent the different files, applications, and commands on your computer. An icon is a small image that's intended to give you an idea at a glance of what it represents, like a logo. Double-clicking an icon on the desktop will open that application or file.
2. Buttons
A button is a command that performs a specific function within an application. The most commonly used commands in a program will be represented by buttons.
3. Menus
Menus are organized collections of commands and shortcuts. Click a menu to open it and display the commands and shortcuts within. Then click an item in the menu to execute it.
4. Windows
When you open an application or folder, it is displayed in its own window. A window is a contained area—like a picture within a picture—with its own menus and buttons specific to that program. You can rearrange multiple windows on the desktop and switch between them.
