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Vocabulary 2
Term | Definition |
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double-click mouse | to tap the mouse button twice in quick succession without moving the mouse |
download | to copy a file from a remote computer “down” to your computer via a network or phone lines; contrast with upload |
drag mouse | to move the pointer while the mouse button is held down |
drawing tools | the tools used to create lines, circles, rectangles, etc |
desktop | the background on the windows, menus, and dialog boxes on a PC; it is supposed to represent a desk |
delete | a key used to erase characters |
digital | characterized by electronic and especially computerized technology |
electronic | of, relating to, or utilizing devices constructed or working by the methods or principles of electronics |
edit | to make changes in a document or presentation |
enter/return | the key used to begin a new line in a word processor, or to enter information into a spreadsheet; it is the same as clicking OK in a dialog box |
ethical | involving questions of right and wrong behavior, following accepted rules of behavior: morally right and good |
evaluate | to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study |
file | a collection of data stored in a form the computer can read; There are two kinds of files: program files and data files |
folder | an item used to organize files into groups |
font | a complete set of letters, numbers, punctuation, and other symbols of the same shape and style of text (typeface) |
gross words per minute | a measure of typing input or output speed not factoring in accuracy; GWPM |
highlight (select) | to select, usually by clicking or dragging with the mouse |
home keys | keys on a keyboard which contain the letters a, s, d, f, j, k, l, and the semi-colon (;) and used for positioning the hands in typing |