Explore the OS X Screen
Before you can begin to understand how the OS X operating system works, you should become familiar with the basic screen elements. These elements include the OS X menu bar, the desktop, desktop icons, and the Dock. Understanding where these elements appear on the screen and what they are used for will help you work through the rest of the tasks in this book and will help you navigate OS X and its applications on your own.
A Menu Bar
The menu bar contains the pull-down menus for OS X and most Mac software.
B Desktop
This is the OS X work area, where you work with your applications and documents.
C Mouse Pointer
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