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2. Search box: It is a text box present besides the Start button. It lets you search for

programs and files on your computer and Internet based on the text you type.

3. Middle section: It contains icons to quickly open commonly used programs. It
also displays icons of programs currently open on the Desktop.

4. Notification area: It is present on the right corner of the Taskbar. It displays the

current date and time, and information about various processes and computer

settings.

WINDOWS 10 START MENU
Start
The Start menu is displayed by clicking menu

the Start button. It provides

options to open programs, change

computer settings, and shut down the
computer. The Start menu is divided

into two parts. Tiles

The various options available on the

left side of the Start menu are: Start Menu

Apps list: It displays the alphabetical list of all programs installed on the computer.

Documents : It lets you work with files and folders stored in the computer.

Pictures : It lets you work with pictures saved in your computer.

Settings : It lets you change settings of the computer.

Power : It lets you shut down, restart, or change the user account in the
computer.

The right side of the Start menu contains rectangular icons called Tiles. Tiles represent

shortcuts for various programs. Some of the tiles are Live tiles that display constantly
changing information from the computer or the Internet.

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The small rectangle on the extreme right of the Taskbar is called
the Show desktop button. Clicking this button minimises all open
windows and displays the Desktop.

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