You can open multiple applications on the desktop simultaneously. You can access open applications and switch between them using the taskbar. By default, the taskbar is located on the Panel, however, you can move the taskbar to a different location on the desktop. For information about moving the taskbar, see "Customizing the taskbar."
The taskbar lists applications that are open on the current desktop. When you open an application, a button containing the name of the open application appears on the taskbar. When the application is the active Application Window on the desktop, the button appears pressed and shaded. For information about Application Windows, see "Displaying applications on the desktop."
The following illustration displays the taskbar on the Panel and indicates which applications are open. The Corel File Manager button appears pressed and shaded because it is the active Application Window on the desktop.
You can also access open applications on other virtual desktops from your current desktop.