| Term | Definition |
| email | electronic mail is sending messagesfrom one computer to a |
| sms | stands for short message service |
| spam | unsolicited email, unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk) |
| netiquette | The rules for good manners on the Internet |
| file transfer | is the sending of attatchements by email |
| text messaging | method of electronic communication using a mobile phone |
| electronic communication | System for the transmission of information using electronic technology (digital cameras, cellphones, internet, tv, fiber optics) |
| abbreviations | used to save space since text messages are a limited size |
| shouting | this is the use of capitalswhen chatting on internet |