On the ''TaskBar'' tab check the ''Always on top'' and ''Auto hide'' options. Another way to change applications is to switch windows with the ''Alt'' key. Press and hold the ''Alt'' key and then press the ''Tab'' key to move through all of the open window applications for your on and off line tools. This is a faster way to switch between applications. In addition, each application can be in a full size window.
Notepad is a small text editor, similar to a word processor.
The Calculator functions in two different modes. Microsoft Outlook contains an e-mail package, an address book, a news reader, and a calendar that can be used for keeping track of your appointments and assignments that are due for class.