The new interface introduced in Windows 8 and fine-tuned in Windows 8.1 represents a shift toward touch-based interaction with the operating system and applications, driven in large part by the growth of the tablet and handheld device markets. But the Windows 8.1 interface is not just about touch; it’s also about simplification and putting data and applications within easy reach. As you grow comfortable using the Windows 8.1 interface, you’ll no doubt come to appreciate both the simplicity of using it and its clean look.
Figure 2.1 shows the Windows 8.1 Lock screen, which you use to log into the device. Although Chapter 4 explains how to log in and out of Windows, we cover it briefly here. To log in, slide the display up. To slide on a touch device, move your finger from the bottom of the display toward the top. With a mouse, click anywhere on the Lock screen. Windows will display the list of user accounts available on the device (see Figure 2.2). Tap (touch or click) on a user tile to enter the password for that user account, and then press Enter or tap (or click) the arrow icon to the right of the password field.
After you log in, you’ll see the Windows 8.1 Start screen, shown in Figure 2.3. The Start screen serves much the same function as the Start menu in previous versions of Windows. Square or rectangular tiles give you quick access to apps, external resources such as SkyDrive, folders, and even the desktop.
The key goal for the design of the Windows 8.1 interface is simplicity. From the Start screen with its simple tile metaphor, to Windows 8.1 apps with no borders or traditional window elements such as menu bars and close buttons, the Windows 8.1 interface takes a minimalist approach to how you interact with Windows, your apps, and your data.
Before we dig deeper into the Windows 8.1 interface and its elements, let’s take a look at the gestures and actions you’ll use within the interface.
Figure 2.1 shows the Windows 8.1 Lock screen, which you use to log into the device. Although Chapter 4 explains how to log in and out of Windows, we cover it briefly here. To log in, slide the display up. To slide on a touch device, move your finger from the bottom of the display toward the top. With a mouse, click anywhere on the Lock screen. Windows will display the list of user accounts available on the device (see Figure 2.2). Tap (touch or click) on a user tile to enter the password for that user account, and then press Enter or tap (or click) the arrow icon to the right of the password field.
The key goal for the design of the Windows 8.1 interface is simplicity. From the Start screen with its simple tile metaphor, to Windows 8.1 apps with no borders or traditional window elements such as menu bars and close buttons, the Windows 8.1 interface takes a minimalist approach to how you interact with Windows, your apps, and your data.
Before we dig deeper into the Windows 8.1 interface and its elements, let’s take a look at the gestures and actions you’ll use within the interface.
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