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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| word processing | a software that is used to create and edit text documents. |
| edit | change or rewrite your documents. |
| proofread | check to make sure the document makes sense. |
| cut | remove it. |
| copy | duplicate text. |
| paste | place it in a new location. |
| synonym | words that have similar meanings. |
| format | refers to the way the text looks |
| font | the shape of letters,numbers,and other characters. |
| orientation | describes the direction of the page. |
| alignment | describes whether the text is lined up on the left,right,center, or across the page. |
| bulleted list | a series of tect that uses characters,such as dots or diamonds. |
| numbered list | a series of text that uses numbers to present information in a particular order. |
| margin | the space around the sides. |
| default | a setting that a computers automatically selects unless you change it. |
| tab | a set distance for maving the insertion point. |
| indent | the distance of a paragraph from either the left or right margin. |
| quotation | the exact words that someone wrote or said. |
| header | shows information at the top of each page. |
| footer | shows information at the bottom of each page. |
| citation | the characteristics the define your data |
| title page | a separate page at the beginning of a reprt or research paper. |
| desktop publishing | allows you to use text, graphics, photographs, and other features. |
| word art | a feature in Microsoft Word that allows you to create colorcul, eyecathing text. |
| table | a grid of rows and columns that organizes complex informaton. |
| column | the information that is arranged vertically |
| row | information that is arranged horizontally |
| cell | where a column and row cross. |