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Term | Definition |
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Kilobyte | The kilobyte (abbreviated "K" or "KB") is the smallest unit of measurement greater than a byte. |
keyboard | a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter. |
laptop | a computer that is portable and suitable for use while travelling. |
Page Layout | Page layout refers to the arrangement of text, images, and other objects on a page. |
licensed software | A software license is a legal instrument (usually by way of contract law, with or without printed material) governing the use or redistribution of software. |
line spacing | on a typewriter, typesetter, printer, or the like the horizontal space provided for a line of typing, |
microphone | an instrument capable of transforming sound waves into changes in electric currents or voltage, used in recording or transmitting sound. |
Merge Cell | Merge cell is a function in database software that allows multiple adjacent cells to be combined into a single larger cell. |
Modelling | Constructing and manipulating abstract |
Modem | A modem is a communications device that can be either internal or external to your computer. |
Monitoring system | The term "monitor" is often used synonymously with "computer screen" or "display." The monitor displays the computer's user interface and open programs, allowing the user to interact with the computer. |
Mouse | A device that controls the movement of the cursor or pointer on a display screen |
Moving text | This is a particular way many computer applications have of moving or copying text, or other data. |
Network | A computer network or data network is a telecommunications network that allows computers to exchange data. |
Newsletters | Shortened form of newspaper and informational letter. Generally used to describe a periodic publication distributed by e-mail to an opt-in list of subscribers. |
Numbering | A computer whose dominant characteristic is its ability to perform large amounts of numerical computations quickly. |
Objects | Generally, any item that can be individually selected and manipulated. |
Output | Anything that comes out of a computer. |