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Chapter 2
Using Windows
Using Apps
An App refers to an application program (hereafter referred to as
an App). In a larger sense, it refers to all the software programs
installed on the operating system.
Windows provides basic Apps for frequently performed tasks.
Starting/Exiting an App
Click on an App in the Start screen to activate it.
To exit the current app on the touch screen
Swipe downward from the top edge of the screen.
To exit the current app using the mouse
1
Move the mouse pointer over the top edge.
Your mouse pointer changes to a hand shape.
2
Click and hold your mouse button and then drag it to the
bottom of the screen. The App moves downward and
disappears and exits.
Using Apps
Displaying Currently Running App(s)
1
Move your mouse pointer to the top left corner of the screen
to display the last run App.
2
Then, move your mouse pointer down to display a list of the
currently running Apps in order.