Windows 7 – Quick Reference Guide
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Windows 7 – Quick Reference Guide Windows Explorer Gadgets Desktop shortcuts Start menu Start menu search box Show Desktop button Active program buttons Taskbar Notification Taskbar area Start button Wndoi ws Explorer icon Starting Programs and Opening Files Working with Windows Explorer To open the Start menu: Windows Explorer is the primary tool used to browse, view, and 1. Click the Start button or press CTRL + ESC. organize files and folders in Windows 7. To start a program from the Start menu: To open Windows Explorer: 1. Click the Start button . 1. Click the Windows Explorer icon in the Taskbar. 2. Choose All Programs, and then select a program from the 2. For a more detailed view of your computer’s storage menu. resources, click the Start button and choose To open a file: from the menu. 1. Click the Start button . To show/hide the traditional menu bar (File, Edit, etc.): 2. Click . 1. Press the ALT key. 3. Browse to the file and double-click it. To display sub-folders in the Navigation pane: Working with Active Programs 1. Click or beside the drive or folder you want to view All open programs, folders, or documents appear on the Taskbar. subfolders for. 2. Click or to collapse sub-folders. To view an active program: 1. Click the active program button on the Taskbar. To sort folder contents by view: 2. Or press ALT + TAB to cycle through all active windows. 1. In Windows Explorer, click in the main menu bar To view notifications or monitor status: 2. Choose a view from the menu. 3. You can also choose the size of display icons. 1. Double-click the program or system icon. Using Libraries To rename a file or folder: New in Windows 7, libraries are collections of similar files that may 1. Right-click the item and choose Rename. be stored in different folder locations on your networks or To delete a file or folder: computer, but are grouped together in a single centralized place for easy browsing and access. Default libraries enable you to collect 1. Right-click the item and choose Delete. media files, but can create custom libraries as needed. 2. OR Select the item and press the DELETE key, the click Yes. To view libraries: Searching for Files and Folders 1. In Windows Explorer, click in the Navigation pane. 2. Double-click a library to open it. Using Instant Search Use the search box located at the bottom of the Start menu to To add a folder to a library: quickly locate files, folders, and programs on your computer. 1. Right-click the folder containing the files you want to include in To locate files, folders, and programs with Instant Search: a library. 2. From the menu, choose Include in Library and select an 1. Click the Start button . appropriate library to add the contents of the folder to. 2. In the search box, begin typing keywords. 3. As you type, files and folders that match your criteria are To remove a folder from a library: displayed. 1. In Windows Explorer, click and navigate to the 4. Click an item to open or display it. folder you want to remove from a library. 5. If you can’t find the item you are looking for, click See more 2. Right-click the folder and choose Remove location from library results to open a Search Results window. from the menu. To view and customize library properties: The Windows Taskbar 1. In Windows Explorer, right-click the library and choose The Windows Taskbar is used to manage active programs, folders, Properties from the menu. and documents. Click a button on the Taskbar to display its 2. Use the available options to quickly add or remove folders from corresponding window. Click and drag program buttons left and the library, or choose to optimize the library for certain types of right on the Taskbar to rearrange them. content. Pinned program Notification area 3. Click Ok when finished. icons To sort items in a library: Show Desktop 1. Double-click the library to open it Active program Start button buttons button 2. Next to the library title at the top of the screen, click the Arrange by drop-down menu and choose a sorting option. Jump Lists A jump list is a menu of options or actions that specifically relates to To create a new library: the program or document it appears under. The jump list for 1. In Windows Explorer, click Internet Explorer, for example, displays a list of recently viewed 2. In the main menu bar, click New Library. websites while the jump list for Windows Media Player displays your 3. Type a name for the library and press ENTER. media play lists. To delete a library: To display a jump list: 1. Right-click the library and choose Delete from the menu. 1. Right-click an active Taskbar button. 2. Click Yes. 2. OR Click on a Taskbar button and drag up to display the jump list. To restore default libraries: 1. In Windows Explorer, right-click Pinning Program Icons to the Taskbar 2. Choose Restore default libraries from the menu. If you pin a program to the Taskbar, its icon will remain even when the program window is closed. You can click this icon to quickly open the program again. Working with Files and Folders To pin a program to the Taskbar: To open a file or folder: 1. Right-click a program button in the Taskbar. 1. Double-click the item. 2. Choose Pin this program to taskbar from the menu. To create a new folder: To unpin a program from the Taskbar: 1. Right-click in the place where you want to create a new folder. 1. Right-click the program button or icon in the Taskbar. 2. Choose New » Folder 2. Choose Unpin this program from taskbar from the menu. 3. Type a name for the folder and press ENTER. Displaying and Arranging Windows 2. Click the Start Menu tab, then click to open the Customize Start Menu dialog box. To minimize all windows and show the desktop: To add or removed items from the right pane of the Start menu: 1. Click on the Show Desktop button at the right hand side of the Taskbar. 1. In the Customize Start Menu dialog box, click the appropriate radio buttons to determine which items (e.g. Computer, 2. OR press the + D key on your keyboard. Documents, Pictures) will be displayed. 3. OR right-click the Taskbar and choose Show the desktop. 2. You can choose to display items as a link, as a menu, or not at To choose how windows are arranged: all. 1. Right-click the Taskbar and choose an option (eg. Cascade windows, Show windows stacked). Note: For simple items, check the box beside the option to enable it in the Start menu, or uncheck the box to disable it. To configure the taskbar: 1. Right-click the Taskbar and choose Properties from the menu. To display the Recent Items menu at the top of the Start menu: 2. In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, click the locate and check the Recent Items box Taskbar tab and choose from the available options. To choose how many recently opened programs will display in the The Start Menu Start menu: near the bottom of the Customize Start Menu dialog The Start Menu provides comprehensive access to your programs, box, type a number in the Number of recent programs to display commonly used folders, and files. Open the Start menu by clicking field. the Start button on the Taskbar. 3. Click Ok to save your changes. To prevent recently opened programs from displaying in the Start User name. menu: Click to view your personal t l c 1 6 1. Right-click the Start button and choose Properties. folders. 2. Under the Start Menu tab, uncheck the Store and display Click a library recently opened programs in the Start Menu box . Click Ok. name to open it. Quick links to recently used The Windows Desktop programs The Control Panel. The Windows desktop features the Recycle Bin, which stores You can view and change many recently deleted files and folders. You can add additional shortcuts Windows 7 system to the desktop and use them to start programs or open documents settings here. you use often. Click to view To add a program, file, or folder shortcut to the desktop: a list of all Shut down available Windows 7. 1. Right-click an empty space on the desktop and choose New » programs. Shortcut. 2. In the Create Shortcut dialog box, click 3. In the Browse for Files or Folders dialog box, navigate to and Pinning Programs to the Start Menu select the program, file or folder you want to link to and click You can ‘pin’ programs you use often to the tip of the Start menu, Ok. making them more accessible. 4. Click Next, then type a name for the shortcut and click Finish. To pin a program to the Start menu: To arrange icons on the desktop: 1. In the Start menu, click All Programs and navigate to the 1. Right-click the desktop and choose View > Auto arrange icons program you want to add. 2. To arrange the icons yourself, right-click and choose View > 2. Right-click the program icon and choose Pin to Start Menu Auto arrange icons again, click and drag icons as desired. from the menu. 3. Right-click the desktop and choose View > Align icons to grid.