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 application window | A rectangular window containing an open, or running, application in Microsoft Windows |
| dialog box launcher | an icon available in many groups on the ribbon that you can click to open a dialog box or task pane related to the current group |
| document window | the screen that opens when you create a new document, when more than one document is open each document has its own window |
| file | a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together |
| file compatibility | The ability of a file to be opened or used in an application without a problem or format conflict. |
| file extension | A tag of three or four letters, preceded by a period, which identifies a data file's format or the application used to create the file. |
| folders | hold and organize files and other folders in your computer |
| i-beam | the shape the mouse pointer takes when it is positioned on text in a document |
| insertion point | blinking vertical line that shows were your text or object will be inserted. |
| open a document | to load a file into an application |
| path | a line or route along which something travels or moves |
| ribbon | an area at the top of the Word 2010 window where almost all the capabilities of Word are available to help you use the program efficiently. |
| save a document | To store a document on a disk or other storage medium (control S) |
| screen tip | a description that appears when you point to a button |
| scroll | move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen |
| default settings | settings used unless another option is chosen |
| normal.dotm template | a file containing default styles and customizations that determine the structure and page layout of a document |
| toggle | any instruction that works first one way and then the other |
| word wrap | a feature that automatically moves text to the next line when the previous line is full; also called a soft return |
| alignment | the act of adjusting or aligning the parts of a device in relation to each other |
| clipboard | A temporary storage area in your computer's memory where data that has been cut or copied is stored until it is pasted in a new location. |
| drag-and-drop editing | the action of using a mouse to drag a selection from its original location and drop it in a new location |
| edit | To make changes by adding, deleting, or modifying text, graphics, or other items in a document |
| first line indent | ..., A description of the indent in a paragraph when only the first line of text in the paragraph is indented. |
| font | a typeface and the unique design of a set of characters |
| format | the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) |
| format painter | a tool that allows you to copy multiple formats from one part of a document to another |
| hanging indent | A description of the indent in a paragraph when the first line of text is not indented but all of the following lines in the paragraph are. |
| indent | the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line |
| insert mode | new characters being added to existing characters |
| landscape orientation | A page layout in which documents are printed across the length of a page, making the page wider than it is tall |
| manual line break | The action of ending a line, before the normal end of the line, without creating a new paragraph. This is useful, for example, if your paragraph style includes space before or after paragraphs and you want to begin a new line without space. |
| manual page break | A page break the end user forces into a document, creating a new page at a specific location; also known as a Hard Page Break |
| margin | the blank space that surrounds the text on a page |
| overtype mode | method of operation used to replace existing text in a document with new text |
| points | measurement of font size |
| portrait orientation | A page layout in which documents are printed across the width of a page, making the page taller than it is wide |
| select | pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives |
| soft page break | a marker inserted automatically in a document to indicate where a page break goes |
| comment | A note that you can add to a document. |
| document management server | central location for storing, managing, and tracking files |
| document workspace | A temporary space, usually on a Microsoft SharePoint site, dedicated to a single document. A document workspace provides a forum where people at different locations can work on a single presentation. |
| duplex printing | Printing on both sides of the paper. |
| encryption | Process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access. |
| hard copy | text that is typed or printed on paper |
| markup | detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting something that is to be printed |
| metadata | Data that is used to describe the content or structure of the actual data. |
| portable document format | an extension for adobe acrobat reader files |
| read-only document | users can open and view the document, but they won't be able to make any changes to the document |
| print queue | A software holding area for printing jobs. |
| soft copy | the information displayed on a computer screen. The printing of this data onto a paper is called a hard copy |
| xml paper specification | ... |
| ascending order | arranged in order from least to greatest |
| cell | a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections (cells), each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver |
| descending order | arranged in order from greatest to least |
| gridlines | nonprinting lines that display on the screen to show the boundary lines of a table |
| merging cells | the process of creating a single cell by combining two or more cells |
| quick tables | insert a table template chosen from a gallery of preformatted tables |
| splitting cells | converting a cell into multiple cells by adding cell boundaries |
| autoshape | a group of ready-made shapes that include lines, connectors, basic shapes, arrows, flowchart symbols, stars and banners, and callouts |
| banner | Depending on how it's used, a banner is either a graphic image that announces the name or identity of a site (and often is spread across the width of the Web page) or is an advertising image. |
| blog | a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies |
| boilerplate text | text that appears in every version of the merged document |
| building blocks | items that are saved using the Quick Part tool so they can be reused in documents |
| clip art | ready-made pieces of computerized graphic art that can be used to decorate a document |
| crop | to remove part of a picture |
| desktop publishing | (computer science) the use of microcomputers with graphics capacity to produce printed materials |
| drawing objects | shapes, curves, & lines to create your own graphic |
| fields | columns in the table; each field describes a characteristic of the record |
| footer | text appearing at the bottom of each page, separate from the main body of a text |
| graphics | the drawings and photographs in the layout of a book |
| header | text appearing at the top of each page, separate from the main body of text |
| manual column break | An artificial end to a column to balance columns or to provide space for the insertion of other objects |
| section break | A break that you insert to start a new section. |
| sizing handles | A square, circle, or set of three dots that appears on a selection rectangle around an object and that you can drag to resize the object. |
| style | a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period |
| text box | Container for text that can be placed and formatted randomly |
| thumbnails | miniature representations of a picture |
| active cell | This is the cell in a spreadsheet where information will be placed. It is the cell that has been selected. |
| autofill | Using the fill handle, will automatically continue a series based on a pattern you establish (EX 44). |
| cell | a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction |
| cell reference | The column letter and the row number. Example: B12 |
| column heading | A column letter above the grid that identifies each column |
| range | the limits of the values a function can take |
| row heading | a number at the far-left side of a row that can be clicked to select the entire row of cells |
| sreadsheet | ... |
| value | a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed |
| workbook | An excel document which contains three worksheets by default but can have more than three |
| worksheet | ..., A single sheet contained in an excel workbook |
| cell style | ..., A combination of a font, text color, cell color, and other font attributes applied to a single cell. |
| filter | ..., an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it |
| freeze | ..., an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement |
| header row | ..., A row across the top of a table in which heading information is entered. |
| sheet tab | ..., A small tab at the bottom of a worksheet that allows you to move from one worksheet to another within the same workbook. |
| split | ..., division of a group into opposing factions |
| table style | ..., a pre-defined set of formats that can be applied to a range of data |
| absolute cell reference | ..., cell reference that does not adjust to the new cell location when copied or moved |
| argument | ..., a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable |
| chart | ..., A graphical representation of data |
| complex formulas | ..., Excel formulas containing more than one operator |
| embedded chart | ..., A chart is inserted in the center of the worksheet. |
| formula | ..., (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems |
| function formula | ..., a special formula that names a function instead of using operators to calculate a result |
| mathematical functions | ..., Functions that manipulate quantitative data in a worksheet. |
| mixed cell reference | ..., a cell reference that contains both relative and absolute references |
| operand | ..., a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed |
| operator | ..., (mathematics) a symbol that represents a function from functions to functions |
| order of evaluation | ..., The sequence used to calculate the value of a formula. |
| relative cell references | ..., is copied and pasted to other cells, the cell references in the formula or function change to reflect the function's new location. |
| statistical functions | ..., Functions used to describe large quantities of data. |
| presentation | ..., a show or display |
| slide layout | ..., choose a layout for a slide with options at this task pane |
| slide master | ..., the template that provides the basic organization, formatting, and color schemes for the slides in a particular presentation |
| slide plane | ..., the workbench for PowerPoint presentations. It displays one slide at a time and is useful for adding and editing text, inserting formatting illustrations or objects, or generally modifying a slide's appearance. |
| theme | ..., a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work |
| animation | ..., general activity and motion |
| emphasis effects | ..., Effects that draw attention to an object that is already visible on the slide |
| entrance effects | ..., settings used to control how an object enters onto a slide in a PowerPoint presentation |
| exit effects | ..., Effects that control how an object leaves the slide |
| motion paths | ..., a way to animate an object by drawing the path on the slide |
| slide transitions | ..., the visual effect of a slide as it moves on and off the screen during a slide show. |
| trigger | ..., an act that sets in motion some course of events |
| data type | ..., indicates the type of data that can be stored in a field |
| database | ..., an organized body of related information |
| datasheet | ..., a rectangular grid containing columns and rows |
| entry | ..., the act of entering |
| field | ..., a piece of land prepared for playing a game |
| field name | ..., a name that identifies a field |
| field properties | ..., characteristics of a field that determine how long an entry can be, how the entry will be formatted, whether there should be a default entry, and what can be entered (for example, numbers only or valid dates only) |
| primary key | ..., The field selected as a unique identifier for the database. |
| record | ..., the sum of recognized accomplishments |
| relational database | ..., a database in which relations between information items are explicitly specified as accessible attributes |
| table | ..., a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs |
| form | ..., the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance |
| query | ..., an instance of questioning |
| report | ..., the general estimation that the public has for a person |
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