TYPES OF ICONS
Icons are small pictures or objects which represent commands
or programs in the computer system. Having a knowledge of different types of
icons facilitate users operational task in windows.
1. GROUP ICON:
These represent folders (i.e. directory) that aid in grouping related files or
sub- folders. They usually appear yellow in color.
2. APPLICATION
ICON: These represent application
software. Upon double- clicking on any of these types of icons opens the
environment of that application. They carry symbols that are synonymous to what
they do.
3. DOCUMENT
ICON: These are symbols
representation of user file(s) created with the use of specific application
software in the computer system. These when double- clicked open what they
contain. They usually have an icon that is synonymous to the environment where
they are created.
4. COMMAND ICON: These are graphical symbols found within application
software environment that represent commands for operators to carry out their
task in that environment. They always appear in a symbol of what they are used for.
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