Windows 10 Interface Features

Interface

Start Menu

• Combination of Windows 7's Start menu and Windows 8's Start screen
• Can be resized and rearranged
• Features:
  • Pinned apps
  • Frequently used apps
  • All apps list
  • Power options (e.g., Shut down, Restart)

Taskbar

• Can be customized to show or hide icons and buttons
• Features:
  • System tray (notification area)
  • Task view button (virtual desktops)
  • Cortana/search button
  • Action center button (notifications and quick actions)

Action Center

• Replaces Windows 8's Charms bar
• Displays notifications and alerts
• Features:
  • Quick actions (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Screen brightness)
  • Notification settings

Virtual Desktops (Task View)

• Multiple desktops for organizing open windows and apps
• Can be switched between using Task view button or keyboard shortcut (Win + Tab)

Window Management

• Snap Assist: helps with window arrangement and snapping
• Window snapping: allows windows to be resized and arranged using keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Win + Left/Right arrow)
• Corner navigation: allows window resizing using corner drag

Cortana

• Integrated virtual assistant
• Features:
  • Voice commands
  • Typing support
  • Integration with Microsoft services (e.g., OneNote, Calendar)
  • Reminders and alerts

Themes and Customization

• Personalization options for colors, fonts, and backgrounds
• Support for high-contrast themes
• Customization options for Start menu, Taskbar, and Action Center

Windows Interface

Start Menu

• Combines features of Windows 7's Start menu and Windows 8's Start screen
• Resizable and rearrangable
• Features pinned apps, frequently used apps, all apps list, and power options

Taskbar Customization

• Icons and buttons can be shown or hidden
• Features system tray, Task view button, Cortana/search button, and Action center button

Action Center

• Replaces Windows 8's Charms bar
• Displays notifications and alerts
• Offers quick actions (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Screen brightness) and notification settings

Task View and Virtual Desktops

• Multiple desktops for organizing open windows and apps
• Switch between desktops using Task view button or Win + Tab shortcut
• Helps in window arrangement and snapping using Snap Assist
• Supports window snapping with keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Win + Left/Right arrow)

Window Management

• Corner navigation for window resizing
• Snap Assist for efficient window arrangement

Cortana Virtual Assistant

• Integrated with Windows for voice commands and typed input
• Integrates with Microsoft services (e.g., OneNote, Calendar)
• Offers reminders and alerts

Themes and Customization

• Personalization options for colors, fonts, and backgrounds
• Supports high-contrast themes
• Customization options for Start menu, Taskbar, and Action Center