Gateway PC manual Window components, Window element Description

Window components

When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, document, or program a window opens on the desktop. This example shows Local Disk (C:) in

My Computer after double-clicking the Local Disk (C:) icon.

Title bar Menu bar

Close button Maximize button

Minimize button

Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. To find out more about window controls, see HelpSpot.

Window element	Description
	The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a
	window that shows the name of the program and
	document.
	Clicking the minimize button reduces the active
	window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the
	program button in the taskbar opens the window
	again.
	Clicking the maximize button expands the active
	window to fit the entire screen. Clicking the
	maximize button again restores the window to its
	former size.
	Clicking the close button closes the active
	window or program.
	Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an action
	such as Print or Save.

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