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Computer Vocab
Vocabulary for Test
Term | Definition |
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Integrated software program | A program that combines several other computer applications into one program |
Powerpoint | The Office application that can be used to create slides and outlines |
Program | An Office application that can be started from the menu |
Word | The Office application that helps you design professional looking documents |
Access | The Office application that organizes information such addresses |
Excel | The Office application that lets you work with numbers to prepare budgets |
Menu | A list of options to chose from within a program |
Icons | Small pictures |
Default | The settings used unless another option is chosen |
255 | The number of characters used in a file name |
Closing a File | Removing a file from the computer screen |
Save | Storing the file on a disk using the current name |
Internet | A vast network of computers linked to one another |
Taskbar | Contains buttons you can use to preform common tasks |
Publisher | The Office application that lets you create letters |
Opening a File | Loading a file from a disk to your screen |
Formatting Toolbar | Contains buttons for changing formatting, such as alignment and type styles |
Web Browser | Software used to display web pages on your computer |
Standard Toolbar | Shows the start button and all open programs |
Office Assistant | A help feature that offers tips, advice, and hints on how to work more effectively |
Title Bar | Displays the names of the office program and the current file |
World Wide Web | A system of computers that share information by means of hypertext links on "pages" |
Save As | Storing a file on a disk using a new name |
Active Cell | highlighted cell ready for data entry |
Cell | intersection of a row and column in a worksheet or table |
Column | appear vertically in a worksheet and are identified by letters at the top of the worksheet window |
Formula Bar | appears directly below the toolbar in the worksheet; displays a formula when the cell of a worksheet contains a calculated value |
Highlight | entry point of a worksheet; a highlighted cell is indicated by a dark border. |
Name Box | area on the left side of the formula bar that identifies the cell reference of the active cell |
Range | selected groups of cells on a worksheet identified by the cell in the upper left corner and the cell in the lower right corner |
Row | appear horizontally in a worksheet and are identified by numbers on the left side of the worksheet window. |
Sreadsheet | - grid of rows and columns containing numbers, text, and formulas; the purpose of a spreadsheet is to solve problems that involve numbers |
Workbook | collection of related worksheets in excel |
Worksheets | computerized spreadsheet in excel; a grid of rows and columns containing numbers, text, and formulas |