Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for processing and presenting graphic objects using a telephone station at which a user is capable of performing a number of functions. The telephone station includes a computer and a display device having a display screen adapted to cooperate with a pointing device. The method includes displaying graphic objects including foreground and background icons on the display screen. The method also includes selecting one of the foreground icons using the pointing device to identify a desired application, and displaying an application window containing graphic objects representing the functions of the desired application. The method further includes selecting one of the graphic objects using the pointing device to identify the function to be performed.