Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Explore the OS X Screen
Before you can begin to understand how the OS X operating system works, you should be-
come familiar with the basic screen elements. These elements include the OS X menu bar,
the desktop, desktop icons, and the Dock. Understanding where these elements appear on
the screen and what they are used for will help you work through the rest of the sections in
this topic and will help you navigate OS X and its applications on your own.
A Menu Bar
The menu bar contains the pull-down menus for OS X and most Mac Pro software.
