Microsoft Windows

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

Microsoft Windows is multitasking operating system software that allows multiple applications to run or execute task on its interface. For example, in windows environment, a user can perform the task of playing and Audio CD while he/she is typing a document.

Microsoft Windows is an operating environment created by Microsoft that provides an interface known as Graphical User Interface (GUI) for IBM compatible computers. Windows eliminates the need for a user to have to type a command at a command line, like Ms-DOS, by using a mouse to navigate through drop-down menus, dialog boxes, buttons, tabs and icons.

 

It is also an operating environment, which provides an excellent graphical user interface that makes the interaction with the machine a fascinating and enjoyable one.

It enables you to orchestrate the entire task you perform on your computer.

WINDOW

Window is a working environment for programs (applications) and data stored on your computer.

The term window is also used to describe the visual square area of a program.

A window is essentially a rectangle area on your screen in which you can view an application or document. You can open, close, move and change the size of a window. You can open more than one window at a time, and you can even minimize a window to an icon or enlarge it to fill the entire desktop.

Most windows or user interfaces have the same set of tools and components to control the window and to control the program or application running in that window. These include the window borders, control menu button, windows title, title bar, minimize button, maximize or restore buttons, close button, menu title, scroll bars, and scroll arrows.

The term graphical interface means you do not have to remember the commands to use the computer. Instead, you can click on commands or tools on menu or icons on the screen.

Types of Window

There are basically two types of window

i.        Application window

ii.      Document window

Application Window: This is the window of a running application. The application name and its associated document are displayed on the title bar and at the top of the application window, you have the application menu. It is also a running application. E.g Microsoft Excel.

Document Window: This is a window contained within the application window.