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Introduction to Microsoft Windows 7
End User Guide
Version 1.0
Date: September 2012

Table of Contents, continued
Table of Contents
1. Course overview ......................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Overall outcomes ................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Objectives ............................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Assessment ......................................................................................................... 5
2. The new functionality in Windows 7 ........................................................................... 6
2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 6
2.2 The Taskbar ......................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 What’s new with the Windows 7 taskbar? ................................................... 7
2.3 Pinning items ....................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Notification area ................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Snap ...................................................................................................................10
2.6 Shake .................................................................................................................11
2.7 Peek ...................................................................................................................12
2.7.1 Previewing open windows with Aero Peek .................................................12
2.7.2 What is the Aero desktop experience? ......................................................12
2.7.3 Glass effects ............................................................................................13
2.8 Jump Lists ..........................................................................................................14
2.9 Switching between programs ...............................................................................14
2.10 The Snipping Tool ...............................................................................................16
2.11 The Desktop .......................................................................................................16
2.11.1 Viewing the desktop .................................................................................16
2.11.2 Temporarily preview the desktop using Peek .............................................17
3. Working with files and folders ...................................................................................18
3.1 Using libraries to access your files and folders ......................................................18
3.2 Understanding the parts of a window....................................................................19
3.3 Viewing and arranging files and folders ................................................................23
3.4 Finding files.........................................................................................................24
3.5 Copying and moving files and folders ...................................................................24
3.6 Creating and deleting files ...................................................................................25
3.7 Opening an existing file .......................................................................................26
4. Working with libraries ................................................................................................27
4.1 Managing your documents ...................................................................................27
4.1.1 To open the Documents library .................................................................28
4.1.2 To preview and open a file in the Documents library ..................................28
4.1.3 To arrange files in the Documents library...................................................28
4.1.4 To search the Documents library ...............................................................28
4.1.5 To include a folder in the Documents library ..............................................29
4.2 Libraries: frequently asked questions ...................................................................29
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4.2.1What is a library? .....................................................................................29

4.2.2How do I create or change a library? .........................................................30
4.2.3What happens if I delete a library or the items in a library? .........................30
4.2.4Why can't I search or arrange files from a folder that I recently included in
a library? ..................................................................................................30
4.2.5 What types of locations are supported in libraries? ....................................31
4.2.6 Why did I get a message saying that a location can't be included because
it's not indexed? .......................................................................................32
5. Windows Search ........................................................................................................34
5.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................34
5.2 Advanced tips for searching in Windows ..............................................................34
5.2.1 Adding operators ......................................................................................35
5.2.2 Adding search filters .................................................................................35
5.2.3 Using keywords to refine a search.............................................................37
5.3 Searching in Windows: frequently asked questions ...............................................38
5.3.1 How do I perform a search? ......................................................................38
5.3.2 How do I expand my search? ....................................................................39
5.3.3 What is the search index and how can I change it? ....................................39
5.3.4 What does it mean when I see a message that search results might be
slow? .......................................................................................................40
incomplete? .............................................................................................40
5.3.6 What does it mean when I see a message that a location can't be
searched or there's no media present in the search location? .....................40
6. The Desktop ...............................................................................................................41
6.1 Overview.............................................................................................................41
6.2 Working with desktop icons..................................................................................41
6.2.1 Adding and removing icons from the desktop ............................................41
6.2.2 Moving icons around ................................................................................42
6.2.3 Selecting multiple icons ............................................................................42
6.2.4 Hiding desktop icons ................................................................................43
6.2.5 Change how icons appear in the notification area ......................................43
6.3 Jump Lists ..........................................................................................................44
6.3.1 Using Jump Lists to open programs and items...........................................44
6.3.2 Clear lists on the Start menu and taskbar ..................................................47
6.4 The Recycle Bin ..................................................................................................49
7. Bonus: Find what you’re looking for .........................................................................50
7.1 Staying organized in Windows 7 ..........................................................................50
7.2 Instant gratification from the Start menu ...............................................................50
7.3 Gather your far-flung files with libraries.................................................................51
7.4 Don't sweat the details—let search filters do it ......................................................53
7.5 So much more to explore .....................................................................................55
7.6 Keyboard Shortcuts .............................................................................................55
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8. Course activity ...........................................................................................................57

8.1 Learner activity....................................................................................................57
9. Course Conclusion ....................................................................................................58
9.1 Summary ............................................................................................................58
10. Next steps ..................................................................................................................59
10.1 Summative assessment .......................................................................................59
11. Copyright statement ..................................................................................................60
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Course overview, continued
1. Course overview
1.1 We’ll introduce you to the new functionality of Windows 7, as well as guide you
Purpose to become a proficient Windows 7 user.
1.2 On completion of this course you should be able to

Overall
outcomes Use Windows 7 in your day-to-day life
Have a basic understanding of the components and concepts, enabling you
better support your callers with their Windows 7 problems.
1.3 On completion of this course you should be able to:

Objectives
Describe the new functionality in Windows 7
Understand the parts of a window
Get around your desktop easily
Use the Start button and the Task bar with confidence
Explain how to work with files and folders
Organise and Find your files and folders....
Create libraries
Use the Search function effectively
1.4 Complete the formative assessment on the CD to confirm your own

Assessment understanding:
At the end of the course you must complete the summative assessment on the
My Learning Portal as pre-requisite for your more advanced Window Support
Training.
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The new functionality in Windows 7, continued
2. The new functionality in Windows 7

2.1 Introduction
Let’s start with a quick reference guide to Windows Explorer:
Figure 1: Windows Explorer
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2.2 The Taskbar
2.2.1 What’s new with the Windows 7 taskbar?

In Windows 7, the taskbar has been completely redesigned to help you more easily manage and
access your most important files and programs.
2.2.1.1 Taskbar buttons

Taskbar buttons have a new look and do more than just show you which programs are running.
In the default view, each program appears as a single, unlabelled button—even when multiple
items for a program are open—for a clean and uncluttered look. You can customize the taskbar
appearance to change how buttons appear and how they group together when you have multiple
items open. You can also choose to see individual buttons for each open file.
2.2.1.2 Change how buttons appear on the taskbar

You can customize the taskbar, including the appearance of buttons and how they group together
when you have multiple windows open.
Here are your choices for setting taskbar button appearance:
Always combine, hide labels

This is the default setting. Each program appears as a single, unlabeled button, even when
multiple windows for a program are open.
Figure 2: A single button represents both a program and open windows
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Combine when taskbar is full

This setting shows each window as an individual, libelled button. When the taskbar becomes
crowded, programs with multiple open windows collapse into a single program button. Clicking the
button displays a list of the windows that are open. Both this setting and Never combine resemble
the look and behaviour of earlier versions of Windows.
Figure 3: Individually labelled buttons combine when the taskbar is full
Never combine
This setting is similar to Combine when taskbar is full, except buttons never collapse into a
single button, regardless of how many windows are open. As more programs and windows open,
buttons decrease in size and eventually scroll within the taskbar.
Figure 4: Individually labelled buttons always appear
To change how programs and buttons appear on the taskbar
1. Open Taskbar and Start Menu Properties by clicking the Start button , clicking Control
Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Taskbar and Start
Menu.
2. Under Taskbar appearance, select one of the options from the Taskbar buttons list:
3. Always combine, hide labels
4. Combine when taskbar is full
5. Never combine
6. To use small icons, select the Use small icons check box. To use large icons, clear the check
box.
7. Click OK.
Note
You might notice that multiple buttons representing the same program remain grouped together on
the taskbar, whether you've chosen to display the expanded button labels or not. In previous
versions of Windows, windows appeared on the taskbar in the order you opened them, but
in Windows 7, related windows always appear next to each other.
You can also rearrange and organize buttons on the taskbar, including pinned programs and
running programs that aren’t pinned, so they appear in the order you prefer. To rearrange the order
of buttons on the taskbar, drag a button from its current position to a different position on the
taskbar. You can rearrange buttons as often as you like.
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2.3 Pinning items

Pinning programs to the taskbar complements pinning programs to the Start menu, like in earlier
versions of Windows. When you pin a favorite program to the taskbar, you can always see it there
and easily access it with a single click. Windows 7 also includes Jump Lists, so that in addition to
launching a program from the taskbar, you can now launch favourite and recent items from that
program, just by clicking the same button.
Jump Lists are lists of recently or frequently opened items, such as files, folders, tasks, or
websites, organized by the program that you use to open them. In addition to being able to open
recent items using a Jump List, you can also pin favourite items to a Jump List so you can quickly
get to the items that you use every day.
On the taskbar, Jump Lists appear for programs that you've pinned to the taskbar and programs
that are currently running. You can view the Jump List for a program by right-clicking the taskbar
button, or by dragging the button toward the desktop. You open items from the Jump List by
clicking them.
2.4 Notification area

A new way of managing the notification area on the end of the taskbar means you get fewer
notifications, and the ones you get are collected in a single place in Windows.
In the past, the notification area could sometimes become cluttered with icons. Now, you can
choose which icons appear visible at all times. And you can keep the rest of the icons on hand in
an overflow area, where they’re accessible with a single mouse click.
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2.5 Snap
You can use Snap to arrange and resize windows on the desktop with a simple mouse movement.
Using Snap, you can quickly align windows at the side of the desktop, expand them vertically to the
entire height of the screen, or maximize them to completely fill the desktop. Snap can be especially
helpful when comparing two documents, copying or moving files between two windows,
maximizing the window you’re currently working on, or expanding long documents so they’re easier
to read and require less scrolling.
To use Snap, drag the title bar of an open window to either side of the desktop to align it there, or
drag it to the top of the desktop to maximize the window. To expand a window vertically using
Snap, drag the top edge of the window to the top of the desktop.
Figure 5: Snap
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2.6 Shake
Using Shake, you can quickly minimize all open windows on the desktop except the one you want
to focus on. Just click the title bar of the window you want to keep open and drag (or shake) the
window back and forth quickly, and the other open windows are minimized.
To restore the minimized windows, shake the open window again.
Figure 6: Shake
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2.7 Peek
You can use Peek features to quickly preview the desktop without minimizing all your windows, or
preview an open window by pointing at its button on the taskbar.
2.7.1 Previewing open windows with Aero Peek

When you open multiple windows on the desktop, sometimes it can be a challenge to view
separate windows and switch between them.
You can use Aero Peek to take a quick look at other open windows without clicking away from the
window you are currently working on. . Peek makes it easy for you to preview the contents of open
windows and switch to the one you want. Point your mouse at a taskbar button, and thumbnail
previews of any open windows associated with that button appear above the taskbar. If you want to
open a window you are previewing, just click its thumbnail.
2.7.1.1 To preview open files

1. Point to a program button on the taskbar that has open files.
2. Point to a thumbnail. All other open windows temporarily fade away to reveal the selected
window.
To preview a different window, just point to a different thumbnail.
To restore your desktop view, move the pointer away from the thumbnails.
2.7.2 What is the Aero desktop experience?

The Aero desktop experience features a translucent glass design with subtle window animations
and new window colours.
Figure 7: The Aero desktop experience features glass-like windows for an open look
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It includes distinctive visual styles that combine the appearance of lightweight, translucent windows
with powerful graphic advances. You can enjoy visually appealing effects and appearance and also
benefit from better access to your programs.
2.7.3 Glass effects
Figure 8: Translucent glass windows create depth on the desktop
One of the more visually obvious features is glass window borders, which let you focus on the contents of
your open windows. Window behaviour has also been redesigned, with subtle animations accompanying the
minimizing, maximizing, and repositioning of windows to appear more smooth and effortless.
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2.8 Jump Lists
Jump Lists get you where you want to go!

Jump Lists—new in Windows 7—take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you
turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program button on the Windows 7 taskbar.
(You can also get to Jump Lists by clicking the arrow next to the program name on the Start
menu.)
What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List
for Internet Explorer shows frequently viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly
played tunes. Is your Jump List missing a favourite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there.
Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to
commands for things like composing new email messages or playing music.
2.9 Switching between programs
Figure 9:
Pointing to a window's taskbar button
displays a preview of the window
The Aero desktop experience also includes taskbar previews for your open windows. When you point to a
taskbar button, you'll see a thumbnail-sized preview of the window, whether the content of the window is a
document, a photo, or even a running video.
Figure 10: Switching windows with Alt+Tab
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When you press Alt+Tab to switch between windows, you can see live previews of the windows for each
open program.
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2.10 The Snipping Tool
2.11 The Desktop

Lots of exciting changes took place on the desktop – here’s a short preview:
2.11.1 Viewing the desktop

The Show desktop button has been moved to the opposite end of the taskbar from the
Start button, making it easier to click or point at the button without accidentally opening the Start
menu.
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Figure 11: Show desktop button on the taskbar
In addition to clicking the Show desktop button to get to the

desktop, you can temporarily view or peek at the desktop by
just pointing your mouse at the Show desktop button,
without clicking it. When you point at the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar, any open
windows fade from view, revealing the desktop. To make the windows reappear, move the mouse
away from the Show desktop button.
This can be useful for quickly viewing desktop gadgets, or when you don’t want to minimize all
open windows and then have to restore them.
2.11.2 Temporarily preview the desktop using Peek

You can temporarily view the desktop using Peek. This can be useful for quickly viewing desktop
gadgets and folders, or when you don’t want to minimize all open windows and then have to
restore them. To temporarily preview the desktop:
Point to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar. The open windows fade from view,
revealing the desktop.
To make the windows reappear, move the pointer away from the Show desktop button.
Tips
Press the Windows logo key +Spacebar to temporarily preview the desktop. To restore the
desktop, release the Windows logo key +Spacebar.
To minimize open windows so that they remain minimized, click the Show desktop button, or press
the Windows logo key +D. To restore the open windows, click the Show desktop button again or
press the Windows logo key +D again.
You can also use Peek to preview an open window on the desktop (and temporarily make
other open windows fade).
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3. Working with files and folders
In this chapter we’ll unlock the finer details of files and folders and in the next chapter we’ll explain
libraries to you.
3.1 Using libraries to access your files and folders

When it comes to getting organized, you don't need to start from scratch. You can use libraries, a
feature new to this version of Windows, to access your files and folders, and arrange them in
different ways. Here's a list of the four default libraries and what they're typically used for:
Documents library. Use this library to organize and arrange word-processing documents,
spreadsheets, presentations, and other text-related files.
By default, files that you move, copy, or save to the Documents library are stored in the My
Documents folder.
Pictures library. Use this library to organize and arrange your digital pictures, whether you get
them from your camera, scanner, or in e-mail from other people
By default, files that you move, copy, or save to the Pictures library are stored in the My
Pictures folder.
Music library. Use this library to organize and arrange your digital music, such as songs that
you rip from an audio CD or that you download from the Internet.
By default, files that you move, copy, or save to the Music library are stored in the My Music
folder.
Videos library. Use this library to organize and arrange your videos, such as clips from your
digital camera or camcorder, or video files that you download from the Internet
By default, files that you move, copy, or save to the Videos library are stored in the My Videos
folder.
To open the Documents, Pictures, or Music libraries, click the Start button , and then
click Documents, Pictures, or Music.
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Figure 12: Opening Libraries
3.2 Understanding the parts of a window
When you open a folder or library, you see it in a window. The various parts of this window are
designed to help you navigate around Windows or work with files, folders, and libraries more
easily. Here's a typical window and each of its parts:
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Figure 13: Windows panes and bars
Window part What it's useful for
Navigation Use the navigation pane to access libraries, folders, saved

pane searches, and even entire hard disks. Use the Favorites
section to open your most commonly used folders and
searches; use the Libraries section to access your
libraries. You can also expand Computer to browse folders
and subfolders.
Back and Use the Back button and the Forward button to
Forward navigate to other folders or libraries you've already opened
buttons
without closing the current window. These buttons work
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together with the address bar; after you use the address
bar to change folders, for example, you can use the Back
button to return to the previous folder.
Toolbar Use the toolbar to perform common tasks, such as

changing the appearance of your files and folders, burning
files to a CD, or starting a digital picture slide show. The
toolbar's buttons change to show only the tasks that are
relevant. For example, if you click a picture file, the toolbar
shows different buttons than it would if you clicked a music
file.
Address bar Use the address bar to navigate to a different folder or

library or to go back to a previous one.
Library pane The library pane appears only when you are in a library
(such as the Documents library). Use the library pane to
customize the library or to arrange the files by different
properties.
Column Use the column headings to change how the files in the file
headings list are organized. For example, you can click the left side
of a column heading to change the order the files and
folders are displayed in, or you can click the right side to
filter the files in different ways. (Note that column headings
are available only in Details view. To learn how to switch to
Details view, see 'Viewing and arranging files and folders'
later in this topic.)
File list This is where the contents of the current folder or library
are displayed. If you type in the search box to find a file,
only the files that match your current view (including files in
subfolders) will appear.
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Search box Type a word or phrase in the search box to look for an
item in the current folder or library. The search begins as
soon as you begin typing—so if you type "B," for example,
all the files with names starting with the letter B will appear
in the file list.
Details pane Use the details pane to see the most common properties
associated with the selected file. File properties are
information about a file, such as the author, the date you
last changed the file, and any descriptive tags you might
have added to the file.
Preview Use the preview pane to see the contents of most files. If
pane you select an e-mail message, text file, or picture, for
example, you can see its contents without opening it in a
program. If you don't see the preview pane, click
the Preview pane button in the toolbar to turn it on.
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3.3 Viewing and arranging files and folders

When you open a folder or library, you can change how the files look in the window. For example,
you might prefer larger (or smaller) icons or a view that lets you see different kinds of information
about each file. To make these kinds of changes, use the Views button in the toolbar.
Each time you click the left side of the Views button, it changes the way your files and folders are
displayed by cycling through five different views: Large Icons, List, a view called Details that shows
several columns of information about the file, a smaller icon view called Tiles, and a view called
Content that shows some of the content from within the file.
If you click the arrow on the right side of the Views button, you have more choices. Move the slider
up or down to fine-tune the size of the file and folder icons. You can see the icons change size as
you move the slider.
Figure 14: The Views options
In libraries, you can go a step further by arranging your files in different ways. For example, say
you want to arrange the files in your Music library by genre (such as Jazz and Classical):
3. Click the Start button , and then click Music.

4. In the library pane (above the file list), click the menu next to Arrange by, and then
click Genre.
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3.4 Finding files

Depending on how many files you have and how they are organized, finding a file might mean
browsing through hundreds of files and subfolders—not an easy task. To save time and effort, use
the search box to find your file.
Figure 15: The search box
The search box is located at the top of every window. To find a file, open the folder or library that
makes the most sense as a starting point for your search, click the search box, and start typing.
The search box filters the current view based on the text that you type. Files are displayed as
search results if your search term matches the file's name, tags or other properties, or even the
text inside a text document.
If you're searching for a file based on a property (such as the file's type), you can narrow the
search before you start typing by clicking the search box, and then clicking one of the properties
just below the search box. This adds a search filter (such as "type") to your search text, which will
give you more accurate results.
If you aren't seeing the file you're looking for, you can change the entire scope of a search by
clicking one of the options at the bottom of the search results. For example, if you search for a file
in the Documents library but you can't find it, you can click Librariesto expand the search to the
rest of your libraries.
3.5 Copying and moving files and folders

Occasionally, you might want to change where files are stored on your computer. You might want
to move files to a different folder, for example, or copy them to removable media (such as CDs or
memory cards) to share with another person.
Most people copy and move files using a method called drag and drop. Start by opening the folder
that contains the file or folder you want to move. Then, open the folder where you want to move it
to in a different window. Position the windows side by side on the desktop so that you can see the
contents of both
.
Next, drag the file or folder from the first folder to the second folder. That's all there is to it.
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Figure 16:
To copy or move a file, drag it from one window to another
When using the drag-and-drop method, you might notice that sometimes the file or folder is copied,
and at other times it's moved. If you're dragging an item between two folders that are stored on the
same hard disk, then the item is moved so that two copies of the same file or folder aren't created
in the same location. If you drag the item to a folder that's in a different location (such as a network
location) or to removable media like a CD, then the item is copied.
Tips
The easiest way to arrange two windows on the desktop is to use Snap.
If you copy or move a file or folder to a library, it will be stored in the library's default save
location.
Another way to copy or move a file is to drag it from the file list to a folder or library in the
navigation pane so you don't need to open two separate windows.
3.6 Creating and deleting files

The most common way to create new files is by using a program. For example, you can create a
text document in a word-processing program or a movie file in a video-editing program.
Some programs create a file as soon as you open them. When you open WordPad, for example, it
starts with a blank page. This represents an empty (and unsaved) file. Start typing, and when you
are ready to save your work, click the Save button . In the dialog box that appears, type a file
name that will help you find the file again in the future, and then click Save.
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By default, most programs save files in common folders like My Documents and My Pictures,
which makes it easy to find the files again next time.
When you no longer need a file, you can remove it from your computer to save space and to keep
your computer from getting cluttered with unwanted files. To delete a file, open the folder or library
that contains the file, and then select the file. Press Delete on your keyboard and then, in
the Delete File dialog box, click Yes.
When you delete a file, it's temporarily stored in the Recycle Bin. Think of the Recycle Bin as a
safety net that allows you to recover files or folders that you might have accidentally deleted.
Occasionally, you should empty the Recycle Bin to reclaim all of the hard disk space being used by
your unwanted files.
3.7 Opening an existing file

To open a file, double-click it. The file will usually open in the program that you used to create or
change it. For example, a text file will open in your word-processing program.
That's not always the case, though. Double-clicking a picture file, for example, will usually open a
picture viewer. To change the picture, you need to use a different program. Right-click the file,
click Open with, and then click the name of the program that you want to use.
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4. Working with libraries
In previous versions of Windows, managing your files meant organizing them in different folders
and subfolders. In this version of Windows, you can also use libraries to organize and access files
regardless of where they're stored.
Figure 17: The navigation pane, showing the Pictures library with three included folders
A library gathers files from different locations and displays them as a single collection, without
moving them from where they're stored.
Here are some things you can do with libraries:
Create a new library. There are four default libraries (Documents, Music, Pictures, and
Videos), but you can create new libraries for other collections.
Arrange items by folder, date, and other properties. Items in a library can be arranged in
different ways using the Arrange by menu, located in the library pane (above the file list) in
any open library. For example, you can arrange your Music library by Artist to quickly find a
song by a particular artist.
Include or remove a folder. Libraries gather content from included folders, orlibrary
locations.
Change the default save location. The default save location determines where an item is
stored when it's copied, moved, or saved to the library.
4.1 Managing your documents

An easy way to keep track of documents on your computer is to use the Documents library. By
default, the Documents library shows all the documents located in the My Documents folder, but
you can include other folders in your Documents library, too.
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4.1.1 To open the Documents library

Open the Documents library by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Documents.
4.1.2 To preview and open a file in the Documents library
To Do this
See a preview of a document without On the toolbar, click the Preview

opening the program it was created in panebutton , and then click the
document.
For certain kinds of files, you might need to

have additional software installed.
Open a document in the default program Double-click the document.

for the document's file type
Open a document in a different program Right-click the document, point to Open

with, and then click the program that you
want to use.
4.1.3 To arrange files in the Documents library
To Do this
Arrange your documents by folder, In the library pane (above the file list), click
author, tag, or another property an item in the Arrange bylist.
Reset a file arrangement back to its In the Arrange by list, click Clear changes.
default state after changing views in
the Views menu
4.1.4 To search the Documents library
To Do this
Find a document by file name or property In the search box, type the name of the file
or property. You can type the entire name,
or just the first few letters.
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To Do this
Find a document by author Click in the search box, click Authors, and
then click a name to view all documents
created by that author.
Return to the Documents library after To go from the search results back to the
searching Documents library, click the Back button .
Find a document by file name extension Click in the search box, click Type, and then
click a document file type.
Find documents that were modified on a Click in the search box, click Date modified,
specific date or date range and then click a date or a date range.
Find documents that were created on a In the search box, type date created: and
specific date or date range then click a date or a date range.
4.1.5 To include a folder in the Documents library

You can change the items that appear in your Documents library by including folders. This can be
convenient if you store some documents in a location other than the My Documents or Public
Documents folders.
Open the Documents library by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Documents.
In the library pane (above the file list), next to Includes, click Locations.
In the Documents Library Locations dialog box, click Add.
Click the folder or drive containing documents, click Include folder, and then click OK.
4.2 Libraries: frequently asked questions

Libraries are new in Windows 7. Here are answers to some common questions about libraries.
4.2.1 What is a library?

Libraries are where you go to manage your documents, music, pictures, and other files. You can
browse your files the same way you would in a folder, or you can view your files arranged by
properties like date, type, and author
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In some ways, a library is similar to a folder. For example, when you open a library, you'll see one
or more files. However, unlike a folder, a library gathers files that are stored in several locations.
This is a subtle, but important, difference. Libraries don't actually store your item s. They monitor
folders that contain your items, and let you access and arrange the items in different ways. For
instance, if you have music files in folders on your hard disk and on an external drive, you can
access all of your music files at once using the Music library.
4.2.2 How do I create or change a library?

Windows has four default libraries: Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos. You can also create
new libraries.
Here are some ways you can modify an existing library:
Include or remove a folder. Libraries gather content from included folders, or library
locations. You can include up to 50 folders in one library.
Change the default save location. The default save location determines where an item is
stored when it's copied, moved, or saved to the library
Change the type of file a library is optimized for. Each library can be optimized for a
certain file type (such as music or pictures). Optimizing a library for a certain file type changes
the available options for arranging your files.
4.2.3 What happens if I delete a library or the items in a library?

If you delete a library, the library itself is moved to the Recycle Bin. The files and folders that were
accessible in the library are stored elsewhere and therefore aren't deleted. If you accidentally
delete one of the four default libraries (Documents, Music, Pictures, or Videos), you can restore it
to its original state in the navigation pane by right-clicking Libraries and then clicking Restore
default libraries.
If you delete files or folders from within a library, they're also deleted from their original locations. If
you want to remove an item from a library but not delete it from the location it's stored in, you
should remove the folder containing the item. When you remove a folder from a library, all the
items in the folder will be removed (but not deleted).
Similarly, if you include a folder in a library and then delete the folder from its original location, the
folder is no longer accessible in the library.
4.2.4 Why can't I search or arrange files from a folder that I recently included in a
library?
If a folder from a non-indexed location (such as an external hard drive or a network) was recently
included in a library and it contains a large number of files, it might take some time for the library to
add those files to the index. During the indexing process, searches and file arrangements might
appear incomplete
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4.2.5 What types of locations are supported in libraries?

You can include folders in a library from many different locations, such as your computer's C
drive, an external hard drive, or a network.
Where is the Can it be included in a library?

folder stored?
On your C drive Yes.
On an external Yes, but the content won't be available if the drive is

hard drive disconnected.
On an additional Yes.
hard disk inside
your computer
On a USB flash Only if the device appears in the navigation pane,

drive under Computer, in the Hard Disk Drives section.
This is set by the device manufacturer, and in some
cases, it can be changed. Contact your
manufacturer for more information.
The content won't be available if the drive is

disconnected.
On removable No.
media (such as a
CD or DVD)
On a network Yes, as long as the network location is indexed, or

the folder has been made available offline. (See the
question below.)
On a different Yes. For more information, search Windows Help

computer in your and Support for "Add computers to a home group."
home group
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Note
Only folders can be included in libraries. Other items on your computer (such as saved searches
and search connectors) can't be included.
4.2.6 Why did I get a message saying that a location can't be included because it's
not indexed?
It means that the folder is stored on a network location that hasn't been indexed. A network folder
can only be included in a library if the content of the folder has been added to the search index. If
the folder is already indexed on the device where it's stored, you should be able to include it
directly in the library.
If the network folder is not indexed, an easy way to index it is to make the folder available offline.
This will create offline versions of the files in the folder and add these files to the search index on
your computer. After you make a folder available offline, you can include it in a library.
When you make a network folder available offline, copies of all the files in that folder will be stored
on your computer's hard disk. Take this into consideration if the network folder contains a large
number of files.
4.2.6.1 How to make a folder available offline

1 While connected to the network, locate the network folder that you want to make available
offline.
2 Right-click the folder, and then click Always available offline.
Figure 18: The Always available offline command
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Notes
If you don't see the Always available offline command in the right-click menu for a network
folder, you might be using an edition of Windows 7 that doesn't support offline files.
If the network folder you're trying to include is stored on a computer that's running an older
version of Windows, you might be able to make it compatible with Windows 7 libraries by
installing Windows Search 4.0 on the computer, and then indexing it
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5. Windows Search
5.1 Introduction
In Windows 7, you can find more things in more places—documents, email messages, songs—and
do it faster.
Start typing in the Start menu search box, and you'll instantly see a list of relevant files on your PC.
You can search by typing the name of the file, or based on its tags, file type, and even contents. To
see even more matches, click a category in the results, like Documents orPictures, or click See
more results. Your search terms are highlighted to make it easier to scan the list.
Figure 19: Documents library after typing "invoice" in the search box.
Few people store all their files in one place these days. So Windows 7 is also designed to search
external hard drives, networked PCs, and libraries. Overwhelmed by your search results? You can
instantly narrow them by date, file type, and other useful categories.
5.2 Advanced tips for searching in Windows

Searching in Windows 7 can be as simple as typing a few letters in the search box, but there are
also advanced searching techniques that you can use. You don't have to know these
techniques to search for your files, but they can be helpful depending on where you're searching
and what you're searching for.
Tip
If you know which file type it is, you can just enter the file extension ("JPG" for example) in the
search box
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Windows Search, continued
5.2.1 Adding operators

One way to refine a search is to use the operators AND, OR, and NOT. When you use these
operators, you need to type them in all capital letters.
Operator Example Use this to
AND tropical Find files that contain both of the words

AND "tropical" and "island" (even if those words are
island in different places in the file). In the case of a
simple text search, this gives the same results
as typing "tropical island."
NOT tropical Find files that contain the word "tropical," but
NOT not "island."
island
OR tropical Find files that contain either of the words

OR island "tropical" or "island."
5.2.2 Adding search filters

Search filters are a new feature in Windows 7 that make searching for files by their properties (such
as by author or by file size) much easier.
5.2.2.1 To add a search filter to your search

1 Open the folder, library, or drive that you want to search.
2 Click in the search box, and then click a search filter (for example, Date taken: in the
Pictures library).
3 Click one of the available options. (For example, if you clicked Date taken:, choose a date or
a date range.)
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Figure 20: The "Date taken" search filter
You can add multiple search filters to a search, or even mix search filters with regular search terms
to further refine your search.
Figure 21:
You can use two search filters to search for a picture tagged with "family" that was taken a long time ago.
Depending on where you're searching, only certain search filters are available. For example, if
you're searching the Documents library, you'll see different search filters than you would in the
Pictures library. You can't specify which search filters you'll see, but you can change the type of file
that a library is optimized for. This will, in turn, change which search filters are available when
searching that library.
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5.2.3 Using keywords to refine a search

If you want to filter on a property that doesn't appear when you click in the search box, you can use
special keywords. This typically involves typing a property name followed by a colon, sometimes
an operator, and then a value. The keywords aren't case sensitive.
Example search term Use this to find
System.FileName:~<"notes" Files whose names begin with "notes."

The ~< means "begins with."
System.FileName:="quarterly Files named "quarterly report." The =

report" means "matches exactly."
System.FileName:~="pro" Files whose names contain the word

"pro" or the characters pro as part of
another word (such as "process" or
"procedure"). The ~= means "contains."
System.Kind:<>picture Files that aren't pictures. The <> means

"is not."
System.DateModified:05/25/2010 Files that were modified on that date.

You can also type
"System.DateModified:2010" to find files
changed at any time during that year.
System.Author:~!"herb" Files whose authors don't have "herb" in

their name. The ~! means "doesn't
contain."
System.Keywords:"sunset" Files that are tagged with the

word sunset.
System.Size:<1mb Files that are less than 1 MB in size.
System.Size:>1mb Files that are more than 1 MB in size.
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Note
You can use a question mark (?) as a wildcard for a single character and an asterisk (*) as a
wildcard for any number of characters.
You can also use the operators AND, OR, and NOT to combine search keywords. (Note how the
use of parentheses can change the effect of a search term.)
Example search term Use this to find
System.Author:Charlie AND Herb Files that are authored by Charlie

as well as any files that
include Herb in the file name or in
any file property.
System.Author:Charlie Find only files that are authored by

ANDSystem.DateModified:>2009 Charlie after 2009.
System.Author:(Charl* AND Herb) Files that have either Charles and

Herb or Charlie and Herb listed as
authors.
System.Author:"Charlie Herb" Files that are authored by someone

with exactly this name.
5.3 Searching in Windows: frequently asked questions

Here are answers to some common questions about searching for files, folders, and programs.
You can also try running a troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common problems with search and
indexing.
5.3.1 How do I perform a search?

There are several ways to perform a search. One way is to type in the search box at the top of any
open window or in the search box on the Start menu. When you start typing, the search begins
automatically.
You can also use the Search folder:
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Open Search by pressing Windows logo key +F.
5.3.2 How do I expand my search?

If you can't find a file, you can expand your search to include different locations. For example, if
you're searching for a file in the Documents library, but you're not sure where the file is stored, you
can search across all of your libraries or your entire computer. Here's how:
1. Click the Start button , and then click Documents.

2. In the search box at the top of the open window, start typing.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the list of search results.
4. Under Search again in, do one of the following:
Click Libraries to search across every library.
Click Computer to search across your entire computer. (This way you can search for files that
aren't indexed, such as system or program files, but remember that the search will be slower.)
Click Custom to search specific locations.
Click Internet to search online using your default web browser and your default search
provider.
5.3.3 What is the search index and how can I change it?
Windows uses the index to perform very fast searches of the most common types of files on your
computer. Instead of looking through your entire hard disk for a file name or
property, Windows scans the index.
If you're searching in locations that aren't indexed, the search might be slow becauseWindows must
inspect each file in those locations during the search. You can add those locations to the index to
speed up future searches.
To see the complete list of locations that are indexed, or to add locations to the index, open
Indexing Options.
Open Indexing Options by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search
box, type indexing options, and then click Indexing Options.
The indexed locations are displayed in the Index these locations list.
Notes
When you include a folder in a library, it's automatically added to the index.
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For privacy reasons, only your own files are added to the index, and so by default,
Windows won't search files belonging to other users on your computer.
5.3.4 What does it mean when I see a message that search results might be slow?
It means that the location you're searching isn't indexed. Normally, you get search results quickly
because the search includes only the locations on your computer that are indexed. If you change
the locations that are being searched, or if you open a folder that's not in the index and search
there, the search will take longer. Searches outside of the index only look for files by file name, but
index searches also look for file contents and an assortment of file properties. If you frequently see
this message when searching a specific location on your computer, you should add that location to
the index.
incomplete?
It means that the files are still being indexed. To perform fast and accurate searches,
Windows collects information about files on your computer. This information is stored in the index.
Periodically, Windows needs to update the index. If you perform a search while the index is being
updated, the results might be out of date.
5.3.6 What does it mean when I see a message that a location can't be searched or
there's no media present in the search location?
There's a problem searching one or more of your selected locations. Usually that's because you've
selected a network location or a device that's not currently connected to your computer. It's also
possible that you've selected a removable media device with no media (such as a memory card or
a CD) in the device. Check your locations, and then try the search again.
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6. The Desktop
6.1 Overview
The desktop is the main screen area that you see after you turn on your computer and log on
to Windows. Like the top of an actual desk, it serves as a surface for your work. When you open
programs or folders, they appear on the desktop. You can also put things on the desktop, such as
files and folders, and arrange them however you want.
The desktop is sometimes defined more broadly to include the taskbar. The taskbar sits at the
bottom of your screen. It shows you which programs are running and allows you to switch between
them. It also contains the Start button , which you can use to access programs, folders, and
computer settings.
.
6.2 Working with desktop icons

Icons are small pictures that represent files, folders, programs, and other items. When you first
start Windows, you'll see at least one icon on your desktop: The Recycle Bin (more on that later).
Your computer manufacturer might have added other icons to the desktop. Some examples of
desktop icons are shown below.
Figure 22: Examples of desktop icons
Double-clicking a desktop icon starts or opens the item it represents.
6.2.1 Adding and removing icons from the desktop

You can choose which icons appear on the desktop—you can add or remove an icon at any time.
Some people like a clean, uncluttered desktop with few or no icons. Others place dozens of icons
on their desktop to give them quick access to frequently used programs, files, and folders.
If you want easy access from the desktop to your favourite files or programs, you can create
shortcuts to them. A shortcut is an icon that represents a link to an item, rather than the item itself.
When you double-click a shortcut, the item opens. If you delete a shortcut, only the shortcut is
removed, not the original item. You can identify shortcuts by the arrow on their icon.
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The Desktop, continued
Figure 23: A file icon (left) and a shortcut icon (right)
6.2.2 Moving icons around

Windows stacks icons in columns on the left side of the desktop. But you're not stuck with that
arrangement. You can move an icon by dragging it to a new place on the desktop.
You can also have Windows automatically arrange your icons. Right-click an empty area of the
desktop, click View, and then click Auto arrange icons. Windows stacks your icons in the upper-left
corner and locks them in place. To unlock the icons so that you can move them again, click Auto
arrange icons again, clearing the check mark next to it.
Note
By default, Windows spaces icons evenly on an invisible grid. To place icons closer together or with
more precision, turn off the grid. Right-click an empty area of the desktop, point to View, and then
click Align icons to grid to clear the check mark. Repeat these steps to turn the grid back on.
6.2.3 Selecting multiple icons

To move or delete a bunch of icons at once, you must first select all of them. Click an empty area
of the desktop and drag the mouse. Surround the icons that you want to select with the rectangle
that appears. Then release the mouse button. Now you can drag the icons as a group or delete
them.
Figure 24: Select multiple desktop icons by dragging a rectangle around them
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6.2.4 Hiding desktop icons

If you want to temporarily hide all of your desktop icons without actually removing them, right-click
an empty part of the desktop, click View, and then click Show desktop icons to clear the check mark
from that option. Now no icons are displayed on the desktop. You can get them back by
clicking Show desktop icons again.
6.2.5 Change how icons appear in the notification area

The notification area is located at the far right of the taskbar by default, and it contains program
icons that provide status and notifications about things like incoming e-mail, updates, and network
connectivity. When you install a new program, you can sometimes add an icon for that program to
the notification area.
Figure 25: You can expand the notification area to view hidden icons
New computers often come with icons already in the notification area, and some programs
automatically add an icon to the notification area during installation. You can change which icons
and notifications appear in the notification area, and for certain special icons (called system icons),
you can choose whether they show up at all.
You can change the order of the icons in the notification area, and the order of hidden icons, by
dragging them to the position you want.
To remove or hide an icon from the notification area
Click the icon in the notification area and then drag it toward the desktop.
To view hidden icons
Click the arrow next to the notification area.

If the arrow isn't there, you don't have any hidden icons.
To add a hidden icon to the notification area
Click the arrow next to the notification area, and then drag the icon you want to move to the
notification area. You can drag as many hidden icons to the notification area as you want
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To always show all icons on the taskbar
1. Right-click an empty area on the taskbar, and then click Properties.

2. Under Notification area, click Customize.
3. Select the Always show all icons and notifications on the taskbar check box, and then
click OK.
To change how icons and notifications appear in the notification area
You can customize how icons and their corresponding notifications behave in the taskbar.

3. For each icon, select one of the following options in the list:
4. Show icon and notifications. The icon always remains visible on the taskbar in the
notification area and any notifications are displayed.
5. Hide icon and notifications. The icon is hidden and notifications aren't displayed.
6. Only show notifications. The icon is hidden, but if the program triggers a notification balloon,
it's displayed on the taskbar.
7. Click OK.
To turn system icons on or off
System icons, including Clock, Volume, Network, Power, and Action Center, are special icons that
are part of Windows. For these icons, you can change how the icons and notifications appear, and
also whether they show up at all. You might turn off a system icon if either you or your computer
manufacturer have installed a similar program. If you turn a system icon off, you can always turn it
back on later.

3. Click Turn system icons on or off.
4. For each system icon, click On in the list to show the icon in the notification area, or
click Off to completely remove the icon from the notification area.
5. Click OK, and then click OK again.
6.3 Jump Lists
6.3.1 Using Jump Lists to open programs and items

Jump Lists are lists of recently opened items, such as files, folders, or websites, organized by the
program that you use to open them. You can use a Jump List to open items, and you can also pin
favourites to a Jump List, so you can quickly get to the items that you use every day.
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6.3.1.1 Managing programs and items with Jump Lists

On the taskbar, Jump Lists appear for programs that you've pinned to the taskbar and programs
that are currently running. On the Start menu, Jump Lists appear for programs that you've
pinned to the Start menu and programs that you've opened recently. (Jump Lists don't appear in
All Programs on the Start menu.)
Jump Lists can include recently opened items, frequently opened items, tasks, or websites, in
addition to any items that you've pinned. You'll always see the same items in the Jump List for a
program, regardless of whether you view the list on the Start menu or the taskbar. For example,
if you pin an item to a program’s Jump List on the taskbar, the item also appears in that
program's Jump List on the Start menu.
Notes
In addition to any pinned or currently open items, Jump Lists on the taskbar contain several
commands that you can use to close an item or unpin the program from the taskbar.
You can drag an item from a Jump List to copy it to another location. For example, you can
drag a document from a Jump List to an e-mail message if you want to send it to someone.
6.3.1.2 Working with Jump Lists on the Start menu

Jump Lists on the Start menu give you quick access to the things you use most often.
Figure 26: Pinning an item to the Jump List on the Start menu
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To view the Jump List for a program
Click Start, point to a pinned program or to a recently used program near the top of the Start
menu, and then point to or click the arrow next to the program.
To open an item
Click Start, point to a pinned program or to a recently used program near the top of the Start
menu to open the program's Jump List, and then click the item.
To pin an item to a Jump List
Click Start, and then open the program's Jump List.

Point to the item, click the pushpin icon, and then click Pin to this list.
To unpin an item
Click Start, and then open the Jump List for the program.
Point to the item, click the pushpin icon, and then click Unpin from this list.
Notes
The next time you open an item that you've unpinned, it might reappear in the Jump List. To
remove an item from the list, right-click the item, and then click Remove from this list.
6.3.1.3 Working with Jump Lists on the taskbar

Jump Lists on the taskbar give you quick access to the things you use most often.
Figure 27: Pinning an item to a Jump List on the taskbar
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To view the Jump List for a program
Right-click the program's button on the taskbar.

To open an item from a Jump List
Open the program's Jump List, and then click the item.
To pin an item to a Jump List
Open the program's Jump List, point to the item, click the pushpin icon, and then click Pin to
this list.
Notes
You can also drag a file icon or a shortcut from the Start menu or the desktop to the taskbar.
This pins the item to the Jump List and also pins the program to the taskbar, if it isn't pinned
already.
Folders are considered Windows Explorer items, and appear in the Windows Explorer Jump List
when pinned or opened.
To unpin an item
Open the program's Jump List, point to the item, click the pushpin icon, and then click Unpin
from this list.
Notes
The next time you open an item that you've unpinned, it might reappear in the Jump List. To
remove an item from the list, right-click the item, and then click Remove from this list.
6.3.2 Clear lists on the Start menu and taskbar

Windows saves a history of the programs, files, folders, and websites you open, and displays them
in the Start menu and in the Jump Lists on both the Start menu and the taskbar.
Here we’ll learn how to clear lists on the Start menu and taskbar to clear the history from all Jump
Lists.
You might choose to clear this history periodically if, for example, you use a shared or public
computer. Clearing items from the Start menu and Jump Lists doesn’t delete the items from your
computer, and any pinned items remain pinned.
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Figure 28: You can clear lists of recently-used programs and recently-opened items.
To clear lists
1. Open Taskbar and Start Menu Properties by clicking the Start button , clickingControl
Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Taskbar and Start
Menu.
2. Click the Start Menu tab, and then do one of the following:
To prevent recently opened programs from appearing in the Start menu, clear the Store and
display recently opened programs in the Start menu check box.
To clear recently opened files in the Jump Lists on the taskbar and Start menu, clear
the Store and display recently opened items in the Start menu and the taskbar check
box.
3. Click OK.
To begin displaying recently opened programs and files again, select the check boxes, and then click OK.
Note
Some programs display useful tasks in their Jump Lists. Tasks on a Jump List can’t be added to or
removed
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6.4 The Recycle Bin

When you delete a file or folder, it doesn't actually get deleted right away—it goes to the Recycle
Bin. That's a good thing, because if you ever change your mind and decide you need a deleted file,
you can get it back.
Figure 29: The Recycle Bin when empty (left) and full (right)
If you're sure that you won't need the deleted items again, you can empty the Recycle Bin. Doing
that will permanently delete the items and reclaim any disk space they were using
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7. Bonus: Find what you’re looking for
7.1 Staying organized in Windows 7
By Andy Myers
Have you ever saved a file and then had trouble finding it later on? As a shutterbug with a digital camera, I
do this all the time. I've taken thousand of pictures over the years, and I've got a lot of files and folders in a
lot of different places. Keeping track of it all can be a frustrating chore.
But there's hope for us shutterbugs and clutterbugs. In Windows 7, searching is faster and works better than
ever before. And a new feature called libraries actually helps organize your files for you, regardless of what
they're called or where they're stored.
Figure 30: Start typing in the search box at the top of a library to find a file.
Here are some of the different ways Windows 7 helps me find my files and stay organized.
7.2 Instant gratification from the Start menu

When I'm in a hurry and I'm pretty confident I know what I'm looking for, I'll usually start with the
search box in the Start menu. Just click the Start button , and then start typing—you don't even
have to click in the search box first. It can be the name of a file, a folder, a program, or even text
that you know appears within a file—pretty much anything..
As soon as you start typing, search results start showing up, organized by category. When you see
what you're looking for in the list of search results, click it to open it. Or, if you don't see what you're
looking for, click a category, or click See more results to view the complete list of search results
in Windows Explorer.
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Bonus: Find what you’re looking for, continued
Figure 31: Search results appear as soon as you start typing in the search box.
7.3 Gather your far-flung files with libraries

It's nice when I know exactly what I'm looking for, but I usually don't. Sometimes I'm not quite sure where a
file is stored, or even what it's called. That's when libraries come in handy. To open a library, click
the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar, and then, in the left pane, click a library—Pictures, for
example. You can also access some of your libraries from the Start menu.
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Figure 32: You can open libraries from the Start menu.
A library looks a lot like a folder, but it doesn't actually store files. Instead, a library points to the
locations where your files are stored so you can see them all as a single collection. For example,
I've got some digital pictures stored in a folder on my computer, and the rest are in a folder on an
external hard drive. I can include both of these folders in my Pictures library to have access to all
my pictures at once. You can include many different locations in one library, and even create new
libraries.
Figure 33: The Pictures library includes two folders by default, but you can include additional folders.
To search a library, just go to the library you want to search (such as the Documents, Pictures,
Music, or Videos library), and then type in the search box—you'll see results about as fast as you
can type, with your search term highlighted in yellow so you can quickly pinpoint the file you’re
looking for.
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Figure 34: After typing "invoice" in the search box, the term is highlighted in the search results.
You can also arrange files in really cool ways. For example, I can arrange the pictures in my
Pictures library by the month they were taken or by the tags I've assigned to them.
Figure 35: The Pictures library, arranged by the month that pictures were taken
7.4 Don't sweat the details—let search filters do it

If you have a lot of files, and you want precise searches with as few results as possible,
adding search filters to a search is the way to go. You can use search filters to fine-tune searches
on the fly using buttons built right into the search box. Just click in the search box, and then click a
search filter.
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Figure 36: Use the "Date taken" search filter to choose dates and they'll be added to your search.
Sometimes, I'll add a couple different search filters to the same search to narrow down the results
even more. For example, I might want to search for a picture by the date range it was taken in and
by a tag assigned to it. I can add two search filters to get the job done.
Figure 37: You can use two search filters to search for a picture tagged with "family" that was taken a long time ago.
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Windows will remember every search, no matter how complicated. As soon as you start typing,
suggested terms from previous searches that are similar to your current search term will appear
under the search box—sort of like a search box in a web browser.
You can click one of your previous searches below the

search box.
7.5 So much more to explore

That's just the beginning. There's so much more you can do with libraries and search filters, and
part of the fun is trying them out for yourself. Experiment with file arrangements and search
filters—they all behave a little differently depending on which library you're in. I'm usually looking
for files in the Pictures library, but it's a completely different experience in the Documents, Music,
or Videos library?
7.6 Keyboard Shortcuts
We provided you with a handy list of keyboard shortcuts that you can use to speed up your
interaction with your Windows workstation.
Please refer to figure 42 on the next page.
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Figure 38: Keyboard Shortcuts
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Course activity, continued
8. Course activity
8.1 Purpose:
Learner
This activity is used to consolidate your knowledge and understanding relating to
activity
the new features of Windows 7:
Type:
Video clips on the Learner CD
Procedure:
Start the video clip called ‘Getting around the desktop’ in the Video Clips
folder on the Learner CD
Watch the video clip called ‘Finding your files’ in the Video Clips folder on
the Learner CD
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Course Conclusion, continued
9. Course Conclusion
9.1 In this course we explored:-

Summary
The new functionality in Windows 7
The different parts of a window
How to get around your desktop easily
How to use the Start button and the Task bar with confidence
How to work with files and folders
Organising and Finding your files and folders
How to create libraries; and
How to use the Search function effectively
You should now be able to:
Use Windows 7 in your day-to-day life

Have a basic understanding of the components and concepts, enabling you
to understand the problems your callers will be reporting to you.
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Next steps, continued
10. Next steps
10.1 In order to qualify for the scheduled IT Service Desk Classroom Training (First
Summative and 2 Level), you must now complete the Knowledge Assessment on the My
assessment Learning Portal
Thank you for participating in this part of the training.
Good luck with your next milestone!
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End User Guide

Date: September 2012

4.2.1What is a library? .....................................................................................29

8. Course activity ...........................................................................................................57

1.2 On completion of this course you should be able to

1.3 On completion of this course you should be able to:

1.4 Complete the formative assessment on the CD to confirm your own

2. The new functionality in Windows 7

Figure 1: Windows Explorer

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2.2 The Taskbar

2.2.1 What’s new with the Windows 7 taskbar?

2.2.1.1 Taskbar buttons

2.2.1.2 Change how buttons appear on the taskbar

Here are your choices for setting taskbar button appearance:

Always combine, hide labels

Figure 2: A single button represents both a program and open windows

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Combine when taskbar is full

Figure 3: Individually labelled buttons combine when the taskbar is full

Figure 4: Individually labelled buttons always appear

To change how programs and buttons appear on the taskbar

2.3 Pinning items

2.4 Notification area

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To restore the minimized windows, shake the open window again.

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2.7.1 Previewing open windows with Aero Peek

2.7.1.1 To preview open files

2.7.2 What is the Aero desktop experience?

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2.7.3 Glass effects

Figure 8: Translucent glass windows create depth on the desktop

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2.8 Jump Lists

Jump Lists get you where you want to go!

2.9 Switching between programs

Figure 10: Switching windows with Alt+Tab

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2.10 The Snipping Tool

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2.11 The Desktop

2.11.1 Viewing the desktop

Figure 11: Show desktop button on the taskbar

In addition to clicking the Show desktop button to get to the

2.11.2 Temporarily preview the desktop using Peek

3.1 Using libraries to access your files and folders

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Figure 12: Opening Libraries

3.2 Understanding the parts of a window

Figure 13: Windows panes and bars

Window part What it's useful for

Navigation Use the navigation pane to access libraries, folders, saved

Window part What it's useful for

Toolbar Use the toolbar to perform common tasks, such as

Address bar Use the address bar to navigate to a different folder or

Window part What it's useful for

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3.3 Viewing and arranging files and folders

Figure 14: The Views options