CLASS 4 CH 2
🖥️ 1. What is Windows?
Windows is an Operating System (OS) made by Microsoft.
It helps us to use the computer easily.
👉 It controls:
Mouse 🖱️
Keyboard ⌨️
Programs (Paint, Word, Games)
⭐ 2. Features of Windows
Easy to use (Graphical interface)
Uses icons, menus, and buttons
Supports multitasking (many works at same time)
Works with mouse and keyboard
Has Start Menu to open programs
📊 3. Taskbar (Important Part)
👉 The Taskbar is the long bar at the bottom of the screen.
🖼️ Taskbar Example
[Start] [Search] [Apps] ---------------------- [Clock | Date | Sound | WiFi]
📌 Elements of Taskbar
Start Button
Opens Start Menu
Search Box
Used to search files and apps
Pinned Apps
Quick access to programs
Running Apps
Shows opened programs
Notification Area
Shows:
Date & Time ⏰
Sound 🔊
Internet 🌐
⚙️ 4. Taskbar Settings
👉 Steps:
Right-click on Taskbar
Click Taskbar Settings
👉 You can:
Hide/show taskbar
Change position
Add/remove icons
🖼️ 5. Icons (with examples)
👉 Icons are small pictures on Desktop.
Examples:
🗂️ This PC – Open files
🗑️ Recycle Bin – Deleted files
🌐 Browser – Internet use
🔃 6. Steps to Sort Icons
Right-click on Desktop
Click Sort by
Choose:
Name
Size
Type
❌ 7. Delete Unwanted Icons
Click the icon
Press Delete key
Or Right-click → Delete
🌄 8. Set Background Image
Right-click Desktop
Click Personalize
Select Background
Choose a picture
🎨 9. Change Windows Colour
Right-click Desktop
Click Personalize
Click Colors
Choose your favorite color
🕒 10. Change Date and Time
Right-click on Date & Time (Taskbar)
Click Adjust Date/Time
Set correct time
⌨️ 11. Windows Shortcut Keys
👉 Press Windows Key + Letter
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Win + D | Show Desktop |
| Win + E | Open File Explorer |
| Win + L | Lock Computer |
| Win + M | Minimize all windows |
| Win + R | Open Run box |
| Win + S | Search |
| Win + I | Open Settings |
| Win + Tab | Task View |
| Win + ↑ | Maximize window |
| Win + ↓ | Minimize window |
| Win + ← | Move left |
| Win + → | Move right |
| Win + A | Open Action Center |
| Win + B | Select system icons |
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