What Is The Desktop?

The Desktop is the working area (background) of the Windows display on your computer. Look at your desk at home or work. It is the area where you do your paperwork. You pull a file, letter, or your checkbook from a drawer, do some work, and put it back when you are finished. The Desktop of the computer is where you will pull out your electronic files, write electronic letters or work in your computer-based checkbook. When you start your computer, you will see several screens go by before you arrive at the main Windows screen, which is the Desktop.