Windows Environment - Win32 apps

EditShare viaArticle02/09/2021In this articleNoteThis design guide was created for Windows 7 and has not been updated for newer versions of Windows. Much of the guidance still applies in principle, but the presentation and examples do not reflect our current design guidance.The Windows environment is the onscreen work area provided by Windows, analogous to a physical desktop, and the operating system's core extension points. Learn how to leverage the desktop, taskbar, notification area, control panels, help, and user account control for your app.In this sectionTopicDescriptionDesktopThe desktop is the user's work area for their programs. It's not a way to promote awareness of your program or its brand. Don't abuse it! TaskbarThe taskbar is the access point for programs displayed on the desktop. With the new Windows 7 taskbar features, users can give commands, access resources, and view program status directly from the taskbar. Notification AreaThe notification area provides notificatio...