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Word Lesson 1
Word Lesson 1: Understanding Word
Term | Definition |
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Backstage View | A tool that offers quick access to commands for performing many file management tasks all displayed in a single navigation pane that can be customized to meet users' needs |
Block Style | Aligns text along the left margin |
Command | An instruction users give Word by clicking a button or entering information into a command box |
Dialog Box | Displays additional options or information that you can use to execute a command |
Dialog Box Launcher | A small arrow in the lower-right corner of the group-that you click to launch a dialog box |
Groups | Collections of related Word commands |
I- beam | When you place your cursor near the insertion point, the insertion point changes to a large "I" |
Insertion Point | The blinking upper-left corner of the document where you begin creating your text |
Menu | List of options |
Mixed Punctuation | Requires a colon after the salutation and a comma after the closing |
Nonprinting Characters | Symbols for certain formatting commands that can help users create and edit documents |
Open Punctuation | Requires no punctuation after the salutation or the closing |
Preview | Allows you to see how a document will appear when printed |
The process of a computer transferring data to a printer, making a hard copy of the data | |
Quick Access Toolbar | Located above the Ribbon and contains commands that users access most often (save, undo, redo) |
Repeat | A command that repeats your last action |
Ribbon | A tool that is divided into eight tabs that contain groups |
Save | Saves an existing existing document. A button in the Quick Access Toolbar. |
Save As | A dialog box that will save a document in a specific format |
Settings | Allows you to customize the format of Word |
Tabs | Eight areas of activity on the ribbon that contain groups or collections of related Word commands. |
Template | Master- document with a predefined page layout |
Undo | A command that lets you cancel or undo your last Word command or action |
White Space | Space between pages of the document |
Word Wrap | Automatically wraps text to the next line as it reaches the right margin |
Redo | A command that repeats a user's last action |