Ubuntu - need help with panels and programs

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I was just messing around with my panel of programs on Linux and accidentally got rid of my Applications tab or the equivalent of the start tab on Windows. When I try to add a new panel it only lets me put up some applications or a custom applications launcer. So I don't know how to unistal any of my programs without it. anyone care to help me out please? Need to find out how to get it back