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Microsoft Word Vocab
Tech vocab
Term | Definition |
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justification | feature that determines how text and graphics are aligned with the margins |
Margin | blank area around the edges of the page |
Gutter | A area to the side or top of a document that allows extra space for binding the document |
mail-merge | Process by which information from a source fil can be placed in specific locations on a form letter |
hanging indent | an indent where all but the first line of a paragraph are indented, a marker on a the ruler may be moved to set the hanging indent |
first line indent | only the first line of a paragraph is indented |
word wrap | feature that allows text to flow automatically to the next line without having to press enter |
header | text and or graphics that appears at the top of every page |
footer | text and or graphics that appears at the bottom of every page |
footnote | a reference feature that places text at the bottom of the page on which the reference is made. |
superscript | text raised above normal line of text |
subscript | text lowered below the normal line of text |
wizard | a feature of Microsoft Office that leads you through the creation of a document. Meant to make complex tasks easier |
letterhead | text and or graphics designed to be displayed at the top of the letter. Often designed and then reused with many letters |
AutoText | Used to store keystrokes for text that may need to be typed repeatedly in a document |
Legend | A box that identifies the colors assigned to categories in a chart |
watermark | text or a graphic that displays behind text in a document. Often used for security purposes |
Data source | a File that contains the data that will be used to individualize form letters |
template | a sample document that may be used to produce another document usually just by filling in the blanks. May be used repeatedly |
placeholder text | text in a template meant to be replaced by the user |
merge fields | markers that show where to put merge data from the data source into the main mail merge |
snaking columns | newspaper style columns where text flows from the bottom of one column to the top of the next |
text frame | a container for text that allows you to position the text anywhere on the page |
Pull Quote | Text pulled or copied, from the text of the document and given a graphical emphasis so it stands apart and grasps the reader's attention |
Insertion point | The symbol that indicates where any typing will appear on the screen |
Toolbars | Collections of buttons that represet tasks to be performed when the button is clicked |
status bar | A portion of the Word screen that provides information concerning the current document such as the number of pages and the page and line numbers |
WYSIWYG | What you see is what you get-feature of the modern word processor that allow you to view your document on the screen as it will appear in print |
scrolling | moves lines of text on and off the screen |
block operations | features that llow the user to manipulate groups of characters at the same time |
macro | a mini program that allows users to automate a task that has to be performed frequently |