Interface overview

The layout of Packet Tracer is divided into several components similar to a photo editor. Match the numbering in the following screenshot with the explanations given after it:

Interface overview

The components of the Packet Tracer interface are as follows:

  • Area 1: Menu bar – This is a common menu found in all software applications; it is used to open, save, print, change preferences, and so on.
  • Area 2: Main toolbar – This bar provides shortcut icons to menu options that are commonly accessed, such as open, save, zoom, undo, and redo, and on the right-hand side is an icon for entering network information for the current network.
  • Area 3: Logical/Physical ...

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