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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

desktop

The term for the main workspace on the screen in most graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Users open and work with files and programs on the desktop, and can store files and shortcuts there. The user can usually customise the look of the desktop with images or wallpaper, icons, etc.

Related terms
iconshortcutcustomisegraphical user interface (GUI)wallpaperwindowdesktop computerWindowsscreen saver
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General › user interface
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