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If you're just getting started with Windows, learning how to navigate the interface is the best place to begin. Windows is designed to be user-friendly, and once you understand a few key elements, you'll be able to find your way around with ease. Let's take a look at the main screen, which is called the desktop.

The Desktop

The desktop is the main screen you see when you turn on your computer and log in. Think of it as your primary workspace or the main table in your office. It's made up of a few key parts:

Desktop Background (Wallpaper)

This is the image or color that fills the main screen. It can be customized to be a personal photo or any picture you like.

The Taskbar

The taskbar is the long horizontal bar at the bottom of your screen. It's one of the most important parts of Windows because it's where you'll find:

The Start Button: This is the button with the Windows logo on the far left of the taskbar. Clicking it will open the Start Menu, where you can see a list of all your applications, files, and settings.
(Note: If you are using Windows 8, clicking the Start button will take you back to the Start Screen instead of a menu.)
Shortcuts to Applications: The taskbar holds icons for your most-used programs for quick access. You can click any of these icons to open the program.
File Explorer: This icon looks like a folder. It allows you to view and open the files and folders stored on your computer.

How to Interact with Windows

Everything you do on your computer will happen inside a "window." Here’s how to manage them.

Opening a Program, File, or Folder

To open anything that has an icon on your desktop, simply double-click the icon with your mouse. For example, if you have a shortcut for your web browser on your desktop, double-clicking it will open the browser.

Working with Windows

Each time you open a program or a file, it will appear in its own separate window on the screen.

Moving a Window: You can move a window anywhere on your screen by clicking and holding the top bar of the window and dragging it with your mouse. When you're happy with its position, just release the mouse button.
Switching Between Windows: If you have more than one window open, you can easily switch between them by clicking the icon for that window on the taskbar. The window you click will come to the front.
Maximizing a Window: To make a window fill the entire screen, click the square icon in the top-right corner of the window. This is called "maximizing."
Restoring a Window: To return the window to its original, smaller size, click the same button again.
Closing a Window: When you are finished with a program or file, you can close the window by clicking the "X" in the top-right corner.