Windows Calculator

WINDOWS CALCULATOR

 

An electronic hardware device or software capable of performing mathematical calculations such as addition, multiplication, subtraction, and or division. To the right is an example of the Microsoft Windows calculator included in every version of Microsoft Windows.

What is Folder (Know some basics of Folder)

FOLDER

Folder is compartment of related files/directories.

TO CREATE A FOLDER

METHOD 1

1.      Right-click on an empty space (blank area) on the desktop, a dropdown list appears

2.      Point to New

3.      Then click on the folder option (i.e. Folder or Compressed (Zipped) Folder)

4.      Name the Folder and then press the Enter key on the keyboard

METHOD 2 USING THE WINDOWS EXPLORER TOOL

1.      Click on Start Menu

2.      Point to All Programs

3.      Point to Accessories

4.      Click on Windows Explorer

Icons/Types of Icons

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.