

While technically the taskbar spans the entire bar from the Start button to the notification area, in most contexts taskbar refers to the area in between, containing the taskbar buttons. The access point for running programs that have desktop presence. A direct access point for programs selected by the user. The access point for all programs and special Windows places (Documents, Pictures, Music, Games, Computer, Control Panel), with "most recently used" lists for quick access to recently used programs and documents. While technically the desktop includes the taskbar, in most contexts it refers just to the work area. The onscreen area where users can perform their work, as well as store programs, documents, and their shortcuts. The Windows desktop has the following program access points: The default monitor is the one with the Start menu, taskbar, and notification area. The active monitor is the monitor where the active program is running. The work area may span multiple monitors.

The desktop is the onscreen work area provided by Microsoft Windows, analogous to a physical desktop. It's not a way to promote awareness of your program or its brand.
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The Windows 7 desktop is the user's work area for their programs. Much of the guidance still applies in principle, but the presentation and examples do not reflect our current design guidance. This design guide was created for Windows 7 and has not been updated for newer versions of Windows.
