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Term | Definition |
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dialog box | A box that displays additional options or informatoin you can use to execute commands. |
tabs | Eight areas of activity on the ribbon that contain groups or collections of related Word commands. |
Block Style | A format style that aligns text along the left margin. |
I-beam | The large "I" created when users place the cursor near the intersection point. |
intersection point | The blinking point at the upper left side of the document where you will begin creating your text. |
Screen Tip | A tool that provides more information about commands. |
Redo | A command that repeats a user's last action. |
Quick Access Toolbar | A toolbar that contains commas that users use more often, such as Save, Undo, and Redo. |
open punctuation | A style that requires no punctuation after the salutation or the closing. |
Preview | A tool that enables users to visually check you document for errors before printing. |
Ribbon | A tool that is divided into eight tabs that contain groups. |
settings | An option that enables users to set document properties. |
template | Master document that predefined page layout, fonts, margins, and styles and is used to create new documents that will share the same basic formatting. |
shortcut menu | A menu that contains a list of useful commands |
non-printing characters | Symbols for certain formatting commands that can help users create and edit documents. |
save | A button in the Qucik Access Toolbar that saves an existing document. |
Mini toolbar | A small toolbar with popular commands that appears when you point to selected text. |
groups | Collections of related word commands. |
Backstage view | A tool that offers quick access to commands for preforming many file managment tasks all displayed in a single navigation pane that can be customized to meet users' needs. |
dialog box launcher | A small arrow in the lower-right corner of the group. |
mixed punctuation | A style that requires a colon after the salutation and a comma after the closing. |
Auto Complete | A command that automatically completes text, such as the current date, day of the week and month. |
Access Keys | A tool that replaces some keyboard shortcut from earlier versions of Microsoft and appears as small square labels. |
menu | A list of options. |
Key Tips | A tool that replaces some keyboard shortcuts from earlier versions of Microsoft. |
command | An instruction users give Word by clicking a button or entering information in a command box. |
white space | A space between pages in a document |