Start menu
The Start menu is the launching pad for everything you can do in the
Windows operating system, providing easy ways to access your apps,
programs, websites and other important information.
You can access the Start menu from an app or the desktop in the following
ways:
Click the
Start
button (
) in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Press the Windows
®
logo key (
) on your keyboard.
Most used
allows quick access to your frequently used apps.
You can pin your favorite apps to the Start menu as tiles in grid-like pattern,
and also group them. Typical tiles are the
People
tile and the
tile for
instance. Tiles show you dynamic information from apps without having to
open them.
Windows taskbar
By default, the bottom of the desktop is Windows taskbar. You can see all
of your currently running apps on the Windows taskbar.
Task view
Task view ( ) is launched from Windows taskbar at the bottom of the
screen. Task view allows you to view the apps that are currently running.
Also, you can create custom desktops so that running apps can be
grouped for entertainment, productivity, or what you just want.
To do this, click the
Task view
icon , and then click
New desktop
. Open
the apps you want to use on that desktop. To switch between desktops,
click
Task view
again.
Search
Search
on the Windows taskbar allows you to find apps, files, settings, and
more on the computer. When Internet connection is available, it also shows
you the best search result from the Internet.
The personal assistant called
Cortana
might be available depending on
your country/region. You can ask questions or talk to Cortana in natural
voice, and Cortana answers your questions using information from the
Internet. To use Cortana, an internal or external microphone is required.
Action center
You can review important notifications from apps or Windows in action
center, and take action without having to open apps. It also provides quick
action buttons to access to most-used settings instantly. Select the action
center icon on the Windows taskbar to view your notifications and quick
actions.
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