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WINDOWS 10 START MENU

The Start menu is displayed by Start
menu
clicking 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.
The various options available on the Tiles

left side of the Start menu are:

Recently added: It displays Start Menu
programs that have been installed recently.

Most used: It displays a list of programs used most frequently.

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.

Try This Critical Thinking

Observe the images given below and write their names.

1. ____________________ 2. ____________________

3. ____________________ 4. ____________________

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.

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