Using Multiple Windows
What We'll Learn
- Observe how multiple Windows behave
- Play with the Calculator program
Windows Together
When working with more than one program or Window, it's important to understand some of the rules:
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Windows stack on top of each other, and can hide smaller windows behind them, especially when maximized.
- Only one window can be active, or have the focus at any time. The Title Bar on the active window is usally darker.
- The active window always flips to the top of the stack.
Exercise 1 - Two Windows
Open a Calculator and a Notepad Window:
- Click Start
- Start typing the word calculator, click Calculator as soon as it appears in the menu above.
- Use the same steps above to open a Notepad window.
You should have two Windows on your screen. Do the following exercises:
- Move the Windows around by dragging the Title Bar and see how they overlap.
- Alternately click on each window and notice how it becomes active, in focus, and the other window is dimmer
- Also take note of the corresponding icon or button on the Taskbar and how it dims when not in focus
- Overlap the windows and click on the window at the back. Notice how it comes to the top.
- Maximize the Notepad window and notice how it fills the screen, hiding the calculator completely.
- Minimize the Notepad, notice how it is just showing in the taskbar, then bring it back.
- Click the Restore button on Notepad to return it to its previous size
Exercise 2 - Playing with the Calculator
While we have the Calculator running, let's explore this program. For calculations on a computer use the following keys: - Division / (Right Slash)
- Multiplication * (Asterisk)
- Subtraction - (Hyphen)
- Addition + (Plus Sign)
Try the following:
- Use your mouse to try some calculations.
- Use your keyboard to try some calculations.
- Try out the options on the View menu
- Look at the Help information. Notice it starts up a new Window. Close it when you are finished.
More Practice?
If you want some more practice, review these helpful tutorials from Microsoft:
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