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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| word proccessing unit | software that is used to create and edit text documents |
| edit | you change or rewrite your document to improve it |
| proofread | you check to make sure the document makes sense and there are no errors |
| cut | remove it |
| copy | or duplicate |
| paste | or place, in a new location |
| synonym | words that mean the same thing |
| format | refers to the way text looks |
| font | the shape of letters,numbers, and other characters |
| orientation | describes the direction of the page you will print on |
| alignment | describes whether the text is lined up on the left,right,center,or across the page |
| bulleted list | a series of text that uses characters,such as dots or diaomands,to present information in no particular order |
| numbered list | a series of text that uses numbers to present information in a particular order |
| margin | the space around the sides,top, and the bottom of the paper |
| default | a setting that the computer automatically selects unless you change it |
| tab | is a set distance for moving the insertion point |
| indent | determines the distance of a paragraph from either the left or right margin |
| quotation | is the exact words that someone else wrote or said |
| header | shows information at the top of each page |
| footer | shows information at the bottom of each page |
| citation | the detailed information about each sorce |
| title page | is a seperate page at the beginning of a report or research paper |
| desktop publishing | applications that allow you to use text,graphics,photographs, and othe features to create newletters,brochures,web pages, and similiar documents |
| wordArt | a feature in Microsoft Word that allows you to create colorful,eye-catching text by taking your letters or words and changing them into pictures or graphic |
| table | a grid of rows and columns that organizes complex information so that it is easy to find and understand |
| column | information arranged vertically |
| row | information organized horizontally |
| cell | the box formed at the intersection of a row and a column, either in a table or a spreadsheet |