Windows 11
Quick-Start Guide
Windows 11 is an updated operating system that allows you to use the same familiar tools and
processes that you are used to, with a few updates to help increase productivity by simplifying
design elements. Below are a few of these updates to help get you started.
START MENU QUICK ACCESS
The start menu is located in the middle of the Click the icons in the
task bar at the bottom of your screen. The icons systems tray for quick
in this image may differ from yours, but to access access to sound, battery,
the start menu, click the Windows icon on the far brightness, wifi network,
left. and other common
settings.
Click the power
button (1.) in the 2.
botton right corner to SNAP LAYOUTS
shut down, restart, or
put your computer to
sleep.
Click "all apps" (2.)
to scroll through a
list of all of the
applications on
Hover over the "maximize" button to choose a lay-
your computer. 1. out that you would like your window to "snap" to.
You can then choose which other windows you'd
like to display in the remaining layout. The image
Click the
below is an example of 4 windows in a snap layout.
magnifying glass
to search for
applications.
Click the "desktop workspace" button to create
or access your other workspaces in order to keep
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