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UNDERSTANDING PROGRAM WINDOW
A window is a rectangular area that represents a program or a file. When a program is
run or any icon is double-clicked, a window for that program or folder appears on the

screen.

Let us learn about the various parts of a program window. We will use the This PC
window for reference.

Quick Access Toolbar Title Bar

Ribbon
Border

Status Bar
Work Area

Components of a Program Window
Title Bar

The Title bar is a horizontal bar present at the top of a window. It displays the name of
the program. It contains the Control buttons on its right side that are used to Minimize

, Maximize , and Close the window.

Quick Access Toolbar

The Quick Access Toolbar is located on the leftmost side of the Title
bar. It has buttons for frequently used commands.

Ribbon

The Ribbon is a collection of commands related to the activities that can be carried out
in a program. It is divided into various Tabs.

Tabs

Groups
Ribbon
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