| Term | Definition |
|---|
| autocorrect | A feature in Word that fixes errors as you type. |
| autocomplete | A feature in Word that guesses names of calendar events such as today's date as you type. |
| autoformat | An optional predefined set of colors, fonts, and design elements that you can apply to a document; also referred to as the "default" setting. |
| spell check | An automatic feature that checks for errors when you type a word. |
| building block | Document parts that you can store in Word and reuse. |
| formatting | To change the appearance or look of text. |
| quick style | A predefined format that you can apply by choosing from a list of formats; also referred to as "Live Preview". |
| superscript | A text format where text is raised and smaller that the surronding text. |
| thesaurus | A built-in reference for finding synonyms for words in a document. |
| button | An icon you click to choose a command, which gives the program instructions about what you want to do. |
| clipboard | A temporary storage place in the computer's memory which can hold only one selection at a time waiting to be added into a document. |
| dialog box | An interactive message window that appears when more information is required before the command can be performed. |
| homepage | The first page that opens when you start your browser. |
| menu | A list of related commands. |
| redo | To reverse an action that you undid. |
| ribbon | An area at the top of an Office program that contains commands for working with the open file. |
| select | To choose a section of text. |
| show/hide | A command that allows you to see hidden formatting marks in a document. |
| status bar | A bar at the bottom of the program window that provides information about the current file and process. |
| word wrap | A feature in Word that automatically moves the word around to the next line when you are typing text. |
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