value:string When you click the Start button, Microsoft Windows shows you the Start menu.@ A menu is a list of software applications, documents, and other options available on your computer.@ The Start menu is divided into three sections. The bottom section contains basic operating tasks, or commands, such as Shut Down....@ The middle section provides a way to open applications and customize options.@ The top section is personalized with functions that you can add to the Start menu.@ To the right of some of the items in the Start menu is a black triangular arrow pointing to the right edge of the menu.@ You can point to one of these arrows with your mouse to bring up a submenu (also called a cascading menu).@ Next you'll see how to open a program from the Start menu.@ Click the Start button to view the Start menu. Point to Programs, and the cascading Programs menu appears.@ On the Programs menu, point to Accessories, and another cascading menu appears. Click WordPad, at the bottom of the list, and the application opens.@ Ready for a review of what you've learned? As you've done before, press the appropriate number in response to the questions.@ Which part of the Start menu includes the commands for shutting down your computer?@ Correct! The bottom section of the Start menu is reserved for basic operating commands such as shutting down your computer.@ You've selected the middle section, which provides a way to select applications and options. Try again.@ This is the top section, which can be personalized with functions that you can choose to add. Try again.@ You've selected a different area of the Microsoft Windows desktop. Try again.@ The bottom section of the Start menu is reserved for basic operating tasks, or commands, such as shutting down your computer.@ Which section of the Start menu provides a way to open applications and options?@ You've selected the bottom section, which is reserved for basic operating tasks such as shutting down your computer. Try again.@ That's right! The middle section includes programs, documents, and other options that you can choose.@ This is the top section, which can be personalized with functions that you can choose to add. Try again.@ You've selected a different area of the Microsoft Windows desktop. Try again.@ The middle section of the Start menu includes programs, documents, and other options that you can choose.@ Which section of the Start menu can be personalized with functions of your choice?@ You've selected the bottom section, which is reserved for basic operating tasks such as shutting down your computer. Try again.@ You've selected the middle section, which provides a way to select applications and options. Try again.@ Correct! You've selected the top section of the Start menu, which you can personalize by adding different software, documents, and functions.@ You've selected a different area of the Microsoft Windows desktop. Try again.@ You can personalize the top section of the Start menu with any software, documents, and functions that you may want to add.@ From the Start menu you can quickly open software applications, documents, and functions that you frequently use.@ In the next lesson, Working with Windows, you'll learn how to work with the programs you opened from the Start menu.@ Press LEFT ARROW to go back; RIGHT ARROW to continue.