Most Windows programs include a title bar as part of their windows. The title bar is the rectangular region that spans a window along the entire top of the window. It can have several features, but usually includes the following:

The text is a brief identification of the contents of the window. It might include the name of the program and the name of the open file if there is one.

The icon in the upper left corner and the caption buttons in the upper right corner control the placement and size of the window. (Refer to the section on Moving Around in Windows for more information on changing the position and size of windows on the screen.)

When would I use the title bar?

Use the title bar while you are working with a program or multiple programs.

Use the title bar to do any of the following:

Identify the program or file displayed in the window.

1.     Move the window.

2.     Maximize the window.

3.     Minimize the window so it is displayed only as a button on the taskbar.

4.     Restore the window to its previously sized dimensions.

5.     Close the window.

How do I use the title bar?

Look at the Windows Explorer title bar. It shows the name of the folder for which the contents are displayed in the window.

Look at the Notepad title bar. It shows the name of the file open, followed by the name of the program.

Move a window:

1.     Position the mouse pointer over the title bar.

2.     Press and hold the LEFT mouse button.

3.     While holding the mouse button, move the mouse. The window follows the movement         of the mouse.

Shrink a window to the taskbar:

1.     Click the icon on the left end of the title bar.

2.     Click "Minimize."

3.     (Click the corresponding button on the taskbar to display the window again.)

4.     Use the caption buttons at the right side of the taskbar to size a window:

1.     Minimize (shrink to taskbar)

2.     Maximize (expand to fill screen)

3.     Restore (set back to previous size)

4.     Close (close window or exit program)