A GUI makes use of a WIMP environment:Windows, icons, menus and pointer. The background of the screen is celled the desktop, which contains labelled pictures celled icons. These icons represent files or folders. Double-clicking a folder opens a window Which contains programs documents or more nested folders When you are in a folder you can launch a program or document by double-clicking the icon or you can drag it to another location When you run a program you PC opens a window that lets you work with different tools All the program have a high level of consistency with similar toolbars menu bars buttons and dialog boxes