Windows Taskbar Overview

Questions and Answers

A list of system settings

Recently added apps (correct)

User account information

All installed programs

To display all opened applications

To open a new browser window

To minimize all active windows

To access a list of options for common tasks (correct)

Windows + D (correct)

Alt + D

Ctrl + M

Shift + Tab

Between the Search box and Quick Launch Bar Signup and view all the answers

Access frequently used applications with one click Signup and view all the answers

Installed applications and files Signup and view all the answers

Windows + Tab Signup and view all the answers

It gets highlighted with a light blue bar Signup and view all the answers

William (Bill) H Gates Signup and view all the answers

To display system notifications and status icons Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The taskbar is a horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop.
Key components include the Start Button, Task View Button, Quick Launch Bar, Show Desktop Button, and Notification Area.

Positioned at the bottom-left corner of the taskbar.
Clicking it opens the Start menu, providing access to applications, files, folders, and system shutdown options.
Features a section for recently added apps at the top of the menu.

Found immediately after the Search box.
Displays all opened applications in a Task View pane for easy switching between them.

Centrally located section of the taskbar for adding frequently used applications.
Allows single-click access to applications like Microsoft Edge, Word, and Windows Media Player.
Active applications show a highlighted icon with a light blue bar underneath.

The Start menu can also be accessed by pressing the Windows key on the keyboard.
The Task View can be opened with the keyboard shortcut Windows key + Tab.
Use Windows + D to minimize or maximize all active windows.