Taskbar basics
The taskbar typically sits at the bottom of your screen, visible at all times. It includes the Start button and, by default, the Quick Launch bar.
Start at the beginning
Click the Start button to see the Start menu, which gives you access to your programs, system tools, Windows Help, and more. With the Find tool you can search for files on your computer. Favorites gives you instant access to all your favorite documents and Web pages. You can rearrange programs on the Start menu any way you like.
Quick Launch for fast access
The Quick Launch bar sits just to the right of the Start button. From the Quick Launch bar, you can open frequently used programs. Each icon on it represents a program or tool on your computer. There's even an icon for the desktop, which you can click to minimize all your open programs. You can add the programs you use most often:
- Click Start, and then point to Programs.
- Click and drag the program you want to add to the Quick Launch area in the taskbar.
Keep track of your work
The taskbar also keeps track of all your open programs and documents. Each time you open a program, a corresponding button appears on the taskbar. To switch between programs, just click the button for the program you want. To minimize an open window, click its button on the taskbar. Click once to minimize; click again to restore the window to your screen. You can also use the taskbar buttons to close several programs at once.
Set your clock
The clock is on the far right of the taskbar. Double-click the clock to open the Date/Time Properties dialog box, where you can change the date, time, and time zone.
Move and size the taskbar
You can drag the taskbar to the top or either side of your desktop, or change its size by dragging its edges.
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