Describe the functions of the title bar, menu bar, minimize button, maximize or resize button, and close button.

### Why this is right Each control has a different job: the bars display information or commands, while the buttons change or end the window. In particular, minimizing hides the window but leaves its program running; closing ends the window. ### The concept A **window** is the on-screen area where a program or document appears. The **title bar**, usually along its top edge, identifies the program or document; when the window is not maximized, you can drag the title bar to move it. The **menu bar** provides named menus of commands, such as options for opening or editing a file. The **minimize button** hides the window from the screen without stopping the program, so you can bring it back later. The **maximize or resize button** expands the window to fill the screen or returns it to a smaller, adjustable size. The **close button** shuts the window; depending on the program, this may also quit the program or simply close the current document. | Part | Main function | |---|---| | Title bar | Identifies the program or document and can move a non-maximized window | | Menu bar | Provides access to program commands | | Minimize button | Hides the window while the program continues running | | Maximize or resize button | Fills the screen or returns the window to a smaller size | | Close button | Closes the window | ### What a good answer covers - The title bar shows the program or document name and can be dragged to move a window. - The menu bar contains commands for the program. - Minimizing hides the window but does not stop the program. - Maximizing fills the screen; the control can restore a smaller window. - Closing shuts the window. ### Terms - **Window**: An on-screen area that displays a program or document. - **Title bar**: The strip that identifies a window and can be used to move it. - **Menu bar**: The strip containing menus of program commands. - **Minimize**: To hide a window without stopping its program. - **Maximize**: To expand a window to fill the screen. - **Resize**: To change a window’s dimensions. - **Close**: To shut a window. ### Remember Minimize hides a window, maximize changes its size, and close shuts it.