Windows user interface

The Windows desktop illustration

1. Account	Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
2. Settings	Launch Settings.
3. Power	Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep.
4. Start button	Open the Start menu.
5. Windows Search	Type what you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your computer and the Web.
6. Task View	Display all opened apps and switch among them.
7. Windows notification area	Display notifications and status of some features.
8. Battery status icon	Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to .
9. Network icon	Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. When connected to a wired network, the icon changes to .
10. Action center	Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some features.

Open the Start menu