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Comp. Ess. Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Contiguous | Files (or text) located next to each other in a folder (or document) |
| Purge | To clear out, delete, or erase completely |
| Operating System | Software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as printing |
| WYSIWYG | Used to describe a system in which content (text and graphics) displayed onscreen looks the same as it does when it is printed or displayed as a finished product. |
| Style Set | A group of frequently used styles formatted so they look pleasing when used together |
| Backstage View | The File tab of the Ribbon, which provides access to file level options and program settings |
| Contextual Tab | A Ribbon tab that contains commands related to the selected object so you can manipulate, edit, and format that object |
| Theme | Controls a variety of colors fonts and other visual effects available |
| Gallery | A menu or grid that shows a visual representation of the options available when you click a button |
| Slide Master | The key benefit of using this feature of a presentation program allows for universal style changes to all parts of the presentation |
| SmartArt | A visual representation of information--the 2 parts to SmartArt are the graphic and the text pane |
| Animation | Movement on a slide--should be used sparingly |
| Transition | Movement between slides in a presentation |
| Cell | The intersection of a row and column |
| Notes Pane | Use this to add reminders, talking points, or other pieces of information not shown on the slides to help during your presentation |
| File Extension | A group of letters occurring after a period in a file name, indicating the purpose or contents of the file |
| Ribbon | Appears at the top of every Word document and is the command center for Word |
| Word Wrap | When the computer runs out of room at the right margin and text automatically continues to the next line |
| Preview Pane | Shows what a selected file looks like without opening the file |
| Pin | When you add programs to the left side of the Start Button |
| Network | A collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing information between users |
| Format Painter | This tool allows you to copy all formatting changes from one object to another |
| Snipping Tool | This tool allows you to capture a picture of part of the screen |
| AutoCorrect | When Word automatically corrects minor spelling errors and capitalization as you key text |
| Outline Tab | Other than the Slide pane, this is the other place you can enter text on a slide |