| Subject | English | Tamil |
| comp., MS | Start button | தொடங்குப் பொத்தான் (The round button in the lower left-hand corner of the Windows screen that allows the user to click and display the Start menu) |
| comp., MS | Start charm | தொடக்க சார்ம் (The charm that takes users to the Start screen) |
| comp., MS | start date | தொடக்க தேதி (The date when a project or task is scheduled to begin) |
| comp., MS | Start Here | இங்கே தொடங்கு (A phrase that clearly indicates to the customer to begin reading instructions at this point) |
| comp., MS | Start menu | தொடக்கப் பட்டியல் (A menu containing important and frequently used programs, folders, and utilities. To open the Start menu, click the Start button on the taskbar) |
| comp., MS | Start screen | தொடக்கத் திரை (The Windows home screen and replacement for the Start menu, which includes apps, websites, and other info that users can specify and customize) |
| comp., MS | Start screen | தொடங்கும் திரை (A screen that gives users quick access to recent documents and recommended templates when an Office application starts) |