Menu bar:
The menu bar is located at the top of the screen. The menu bar incorporates common functions used in Ubuntu. The frequently used icons in the menu bar are found on the right. The most common indicators in the Menu bar are located in the indicator or notification area.
Network indicator:
This manages network connections, allowing you to connect to a wired or wireless network.
Text entry settings:
This shows the current keyboard layout (such as Eli, Fr, Ku, and so on). If more than one keyboard layout is shown, it allows you to select a keyboard layout out of those choices.
The keyboard indicator menu contains the followings.
menu items: Character Map, Keyboard Layout Chart, and Text Entry Settings.
Messaging indicator:
This incorporates your social applications. From here, you can access instant messenger and email clients.
Sound indicator:
This provides an easy way to adjust the volume as well as access your music player.
Clock:
This displays the current time and provides a link to your calendar and time and date settings.
