The panel appears along the bottom edge of the display. However, if you prefer a different location, you can move the panel. The panel normally contains the main menu, the pager, and two hide buttons. However, your panel may not initially display the pager. The panel can also contain applets, programs represented as panel icons.
Applets are typically small programs that display information or take action when clicked.
For example, a launcher applet launches an application when clicked. The date and time applet displays your system's current date and time. If the date and time applet is not visible, you can add it to the panel in much the same way you add the pager to the panel. Simply select Panel Add Applet Utility Clock from the main menu. The main menu resembles a big foot.