After learning how to launch applications, it's important to get familiar with some of the common interface elements that you'll see when operating windows. We'll see how to open and close application windows. We'll take a look at ribbons and windows, and other common interface elements.
- [Voiceover] Now that you know how to launch applications,…it's important to get familiar with some…of the common interface elements…that you're going to see, when working with Windows.…Let's start by opening up a few applications,…so that we've got some windows to work with.…I'm going to go into the Start menu, and using the list…of All Applications, I'm gonna scroll through,…I'm gonna go to Windows Accessories,…and I want to open up WordPad.…The next application I want to…launch is Edge, the web browser.…I actually have that in the task bar,…so I can just click on that icon to launch it.…
Then, I want to launch the weather app, so I can go…to the Start menu, and I could use the tile to launch that.…Now, I've got these three windows open.…It might be a little confusing…when I use that word, windows.…Windows with a capital W is the name…of the operating system, Windows 10.…But this box that opens up, when I launch an application,…that's known as a window, with a lowercase w.…I have three windows open.…One for WordPad, one for Edge, and one for the weather app.…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
5/2/2017Released
8/2/2016Stay tuned! We'll be adding more movies to this course soon.
- Running Windows 10 for the first time
- Launching applications
- Interacting with windows, menus, and ribbons
- Multitasking to switch between multiple applications
- Switching to tablet mode
- Browsing and managing files and folders with the File Explorer
- Using Cortana to search
- Browsing the web with Edge
- Working with email, contacts, and calendars
- Using and installing apps
- Managing display and account settings
- Backing up Windows 10
- Troubleshooting Windows 10
Skill Level Intermediate
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Q: This course was updated on 05/02/2017. What changed?
A: A new video was added that helps you confirm which version of Windows 10 you’re running, to ensure that you’re choosing the right training course.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 6s
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Using the exercise files3m 16s
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1. Getting Started
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Updating Windows 102m 19s
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Connecting to the internet8m 11s
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Adding a printer4m 46s
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2. Launching and Managing Applications
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Quitting applications3m 54s
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Switching to Tablet mode3m 53s
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Windows Ink Workspace8m 56s
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3. File Explorer—The Windows Filing Cabinet
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Browsing through folders6m 54s
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Deleting files4m 20s
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4. Browsing the Web with Edge
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Downloading files7m 7s
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Viewing and clearing history4m 31s
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Extensions in Edge6m 48s
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5. Working with Mail, People, and Calendars
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Working with the Mail app7m 59s
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Using the Calendar6m 18s
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6. Using the Other Bundled Apps
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Maps and location services10m 28s
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Browsing and editing photos10m 28s
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Using the weather app5m 8s
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Working with notifications8m 25s
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7. Installing Applications
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Uninstalling applications3m 51s
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8. Essential Settings and Customization
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Changing screen resolution4m 49s
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Adjusting audio settings3m 38s
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Sleep and screen saver4m 54s
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9. Account Settings
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Managing user accounts9m 25s
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10. Using Cortana to Search
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Setting up Cortana6m 44s
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Searching with Cortana5m 3s
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11. Sharing with Home Networks
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12. Backing Up and Restoring
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Manual backups tips2m 9s
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13. Troubleshooting and Updating
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Configuring Windows updates2m 58s
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Conclusion
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Next steps53s
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