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Term | Definition |
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Autocomplete | a word processing feature that automatically finishes certain text items or phrases after the user begins typing, such as dates, names, greetings, ect. |
Backspace | Deleting text to the left of the insertion point |
Business letter | formal means of communication outside a business |
Default setting | the current setting or action taken by hardware or software if the user has not specified otherwise |
Delete | removing text to the right of the insertion point |
File management | the process of organizing files and folders; naming appropriately, using folders, ect. |
Folder | storage directory for files of other folders on a computer |
Font | a type of design applied to an entire set of characters, such as Ariel, Times New Roman, etc. |
Font Size | the height of characters in points |
Font style | emphasis added to text such as underline, bond, italics, etc. |
Grammer check | a feature that checks sentence structure and punctuation in a document |
Insert Key | used to switch from regular editing to typeover/overtype mode |
Memo | correspondence within a company or organization |
Non-printing characters | hidden formatting marks that do not print and are helpful in locating formatting errors |
Print preview | menu option that allows user to look at a document before printing to ensure proper formatting |
Profreading | editing a printed or electronic document for errors |
Reports | a one page or multi-page document used to summarize research or findings |
Spell check | a feature used to locate and correct spelling errors |
Thsaurus | tool used to look up synonyms for a selected word to add variety and interest in a document, such as a report |
Word wrap | text automatically moves from one line to the next line |
Bullets | a symbol used to precede text, usually in an outline or a list |
Decimal tab | a tab that aligns to a certain position anchored by a decimal such as currency or numbers |
Default tab | preset tabs established by the software |
First-line indent | a paragraph format in which the first line is indented from the left margin and subsequent lines remain at the left margin |
Hanging indent | a paragraph format in which the first line is moved to the left margin and subsequent lines are indented from the left |
Horizontal centering | having equal white space on the left and right of a document |
Hyphenation | breaking words that extend beyond the right margin |
Leaders | a line of dots or dashes used to draw the eye across a printed page, such as a table of contents |
Line spacing | the amount of space between lines of text |
Paragraph alignment (left, center, right, justify) | position of text in a document |
Paragraph spacing | the amount of space before or after a paragraph |
Vertical centerings | text with equal white space in the top and bottom margins |
Clipboard | temporary storage area where text or images are stored when cut or copied |
Copy | to duplicate a selected object or text without removing the selection from its original place |
Cut | to move text or an image from one document to another or one location to another within a document |
Find/Replace | a tool used to look for certain words, document, or formatting in a documents |
Paste | place text or object into a document from a clipboard |
Replace | to place new text in the position of existing text |
Replace All | substituting all occurences of a words, phrases, or formatting in a document |