(Step-by-Step Instructions for Seniors)

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🖥 What Is a Program?

A program (also called an app) is something you open to do a task.

Examples:

• 🌐 Microsoft Edge (internet)
• 📁 File Explorer (your files)
• 📧 Email
• 📝 Word (typing letters)
• 🖼 Photos (viewing pictures)

Think of programs like tools in a toolbox.
You open the one you need, then close it when finished.

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🟦 How to Open a Program (Method 1 – Using Start)

Step 1

Click the Start button (Windows logo at the bottom).

Step 2

Start typing the name of the program.

For example:

• Type “Edge”
• Type “Word”
• Type “Photos”

You will see it appear in the search results.

Step 3

Click it once.

The program will open.

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🟦 How to Open a Program (Method 2 – From the Taskbar)

Look at the bottom of your screen.

If you see an icon for the program:

• Click it once.

It will open immediately.

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🟦 How to Open a Program (Method 3 – Desktop Icon)

If there is an icon on your desktop:

• Double-click it.

The program will open.

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❌ How to Close a Program

When you are finished:

Look at the top-right corner of the window.

You will see three small buttons:

— (Minimize)
□ (Maximize)
X (Close)

Click the X to close the program completely.

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💤 What Is Minimize?

If you click the — (dash) button:

The program stays open but disappears from your screen.

You can bring it back by clicking its icon in the taskbar.

Minimize is helpful if you want to switch between programs.

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🔄 What If a Program Won’t Close?

If clicking X doesn’t work:

Step 1

Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on your keyboard.

Step 2

Click Task Manager.

Step 3

Click the program name.

Step 4

Click End Task.

Only use this if a program is frozen.

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💡 Confidence Tip for Seniors

Opening and closing programs is safe.

You cannot damage your computer by opening something.

If you open the wrong thing:
Just click the X.

Simple.