The Start Menu

🖥️ Scruffy’s Digital Journy — The Start Menu

Hi, I’m Scruffy. Once I understood the desktop, Christopher showed me the Start Menu. At first, I didn’t know what that little Windows symbol meant. It looked like just another button. But Christopher explained that the Start Menu is like a cupboard — it’s where all your programs and tools are stored.

When I clicked it for the first time, I saw a list of apps and settings. It felt overwhelming, but Christopher guided me step by step until I realized it’s actually simple.

🌀 Step‑by‑Step Guide: Using the Start Menu

Step 1: Find the Start button

• Look at the bottom left corner of the taskbar.

• It’s the Windows logo (four squares).

Step 2: Click the Start button

• A menu will open with programs, folders, and settings.

Step 3: Explore the apps list

• Scroll to see all the programs installed on your computer.

• Common ones include Word, Excel, and Settings.

Step 4: Use the search bar

• Type the name of a program (like “Word”) to find it quickly.

Step 5: Pin your favourites

• Right‑click an app and choose Pin to Start or Pin to Taskbar.

• This makes it easier to find next time.

  
  

✨ Scruffy’s Reflection

At first, I thought the Start Menu was too complicated. But Christopher reminded me: it’s just your cupboard of tools. Once I learned how to open it and search, I felt like I could find anything I needed.