Title Bar (1)

This tells you what program you’re working in (Microsoft Project) and what project (Project1). By default, Microsoft Project 2003 names unsaved projects Project1, Project2, and so on.

Menu Bar (2)

Click any of these commands to see a list of commands. Then, click any command to perform that action.

Type a Question (3)

If you have a question, type it here!

Document Controls (4)

These buttons let you minimize (), maximize/restore (), or close () a certain project or the Project application.

Toolbars (5, 6)

Toolbars have icons, which are small buttons with pictures that represent actions. When you click the button, that action will happen.

(For example, you could click the  icon on the standard toolbar and your project would print.)

Task Pane (7)

Task panes can display lots of different information, like help, project wizards, or a getting started wizard like you see in the sample above. You can click the down arrow (▼) next to the close button in the top right-hand corner of the task pane to change which pane is displayed.

Project Window (8)

This is where you will enter your project’s information, such as tasks. In this sample, you can see the task entry form on the right and the Gantt chart (like a timeline) on the left.

Indicators (9)

These indicators tell you what selection mode and typing mode you’re using. They will also tell you if Caps Lock, Number Lock, and/or Scroll Lock are on. If the item is dimmed, the feature is off; if the item is dark, the feature is on. (In our sample picture, Num Lock is turned on.)

Scroll Bars (circled in blue)

Use these bars to view different parts of your window. You can use the arrows to move the view to the left or right, or drag the scroll bar to where you want it.