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INFORMATION AND COMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY GYAMFI SERIES
manage all opened applications very well. With proper windows management you can perform a lot of
tasks at the same time. We normally used the control box (minimize, maximum/restore and close)
buttons to manage our windows on the computer.

Functions of the Features on the Title Bar.
Title bar is the horizontal bar which contains icons such as minimize, maximize/restore and close
buttons which displays the current name in which the user is working on. Title bar is found on the top
most part of the open window. W M.S word Doc 1

The window icon:
This is a small icon located on the most corner extremely left of the title bar. Function/uses

It is used to display a control menu which you can use to; restore, move, minimize or close
the window.
Window Title or Name:
This is the text that is displayed on the title bar.
Function/uses
It displays the name of the location on the folder.

Minimize Button;
This is the first button among the three buttons at the left corner of the title bar. It has a
small horizontal bar in the shape of a minus displayed on it. [-]
Function/ uses
It is used to drop an opened window to the taskbar so that you can work on other windows.
Maximum and Restore Button:
This is the middle button of the three buttons on the title bar which has mini window
symbol in it.
Functions/uses;
The maximize button is used to enlarge the window to take its maximum size. The Restore
button resizes the window to take its minimum size.
Close Button:
The close button is the button normally located at the extreme right corner of the title bar
with “X” on it.
Function
It is used to close window and exit the application window.

INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING WINDOW
A word processing application is used for creating text-based document such as letters,
report, newsletters and memos.
Word processing application works like the traditional typewriter but with more advance
functions. The most common word processing application is Microsoft Word. Others
include:
- Word pad
- Word perfect

How to Launch MS Word from the Start Menu.
 Click on the start button to open the start menu.
 Click on All program.

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