Microsoft Windows 8: Customizing System Appearance Overview/Description Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Expertise Level Overview/Description Windows 8.1 lets you customize many of the interface items. Discover how to customize the Start screen, taskbar, and desktop icons and background; add and remove toolbars; and configure date, time, and sound alerts.
Expected Duration (hours)
1.5
Lesson Objectives Microsoft Windows 8: Customizing System Appearance
Customizing your Start Screen
Customizing your navigation
Customizing your Windows theme
Moving & resizing your taskbar
Customizing your taskbar
Customizing the notification area
Changing your desktop background
Activating your default desktop icons
Customizing your desktop icons
Changing a folder icon
Customizing File Explorer's appearance
Adding & removing toolbars
Customizing your sound alerts
Adjusting your computer's time & date settings
Using time zones
Setting up your screensaver
Deactivating the Windows help tips
Course Number: ds_mswin8_08_enus
Expertise Level
Intermediate