How to Use the Charms Bar in Windows 10

The Demise of the Charms Bar

One of the features in Windows 8 and 8.1 that did not meet with universal approval was the Charms bar. This was a bar of icons that appeared on the right-hand side of the screen when the cursor was moved to certain positions. The Charms bar consisted of: a Settings Charm, which was used for quick settings, including the Power button and the full PC Settings; a Device Charm for adding external devices; a Sharing Charm; and a Search Charm.

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In the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, the Charms bar remains removed and its functionality has been incorporated into other

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In Windows 8 and 8.1, the PC Settings were accessed from the Charms bar. The Settings in Windows 10 can be accessed from a range of locations, including the Start menu and the Notifications panel. See page 44 for details.

1. Power button. This is available on the Start menu, which is accessed from the Start button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.

• Notifications and Quick access settings. These are available from the Notifications button on the right-hand side of the Taskbar, at the bottom of the Desktop. (This is also known as the Action Center.)

• Search. This is incorporated into the Taskbar, to the right of the Start button. It also includes the Cortana search function which is accessed from the microphone icon.

• Device and Sharing options. These are now incorporated into the menu within some of the modern Windows 10 apps. Click on the menu to access the options.