Quick Guide for other features of Windows 7 Source: GCF http://www.gcflearnfree.org/windows/windows7/4/full

Taskbar features and view When multiple windows are open in a program, the icon will look "stacked" on the taskbar.

 Aero Peek will show you a thumbnail of each window when you hover the mouse over the icon on the taskbar.  If you wish, you can change the order of the icons by clicking and dragging the icon to whatever space you desire on the taskbar.

Pin a program to the taskbar You can Pin programs to the taskbar and access them with a single click of the mouse.  To Pin a program, drag it to the taskbar and release.

 To Unpin a program, simply right-click on the icon and select Unpin.

Access a Jump List A Jump List is like a mini-menu for a program. It allows quick access to recent files, frequently viewed items, performance tasks, and more. For example, you can select frequently used websites with a simple click from the Internet Explorer Jump List. Right-click an icon to open the program's Jump List.

Show desktop To Peek at the desktop without closing windows: 1. Hover the mouse over the Show desktop button.

2. The windows will become transparent, allowing you to see the desktop.

3. Click the Show desktop button to close the windows.

4. Click again, and the windows will return.

Action Center Older versions of Windows had pesky pop-up notifications that appeared whenever there was a security issue or warning regarding an action you were taking. Windows 7 allows you to customize how often you view these notifications through the Action Center. The Action Center icon in the taskbar will allow you to view and take action on any notifications you have received.

Personalize font settings

You can adjust the font settings and ClearType on your desktop based on your preferences.

To change the font:

1. From the Search bar in the Start Menu, type and select Fonts. 2. Select the font you desire from the Fonts pane.

To change font size:

1. Adjust the font size by selecting Change Font Size from the menu on the left of the Fonts pane. 2. Select the desired font size, and click Apply.

Please note that a larger font size may interfere with how some items are displayed on the screen.

ClearType

You may also adjust the ClearType for your screen. ClearType helps improve the readability of text on LCD monitors and screens.

 To adjust ClearType, select Adjust ClearType text from the menu on the left of the Fonts pane, and follow the steps for selecting the text that appears the best to you.

Gadgets

Gadgets are programs that run on your desktop so you can see information at a glance. Gadgets can give you information about the weather, date and time, news, traffic, and more.

To add gadgets to your desktop:

1. Right-click your desktop and select Gadgets.

2. Select and drag the gadgets you desire, and place them anywhere you want on the desktop.

Customizing a gadget

Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more about customizing your gadget.

See the below options pane for an example of how you can change the face and time zone on the Clock gadget.