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Computer Terms
Basic computer terms.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Internet | The global communication network that allows almost all computers worldwide to connect and exchange information. |
| Mouse | A hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad. |
| website | A group of connected pages on the World Wide Web containing information on a particular subject. |
| Enter | A key on a keyboard or keypad used to enter or confirm a command or other textual input. |
| Tab | A key on a computer keyboard that, when pressed, inserts a special ASCII character used for formatting text, as in indenting a line or block of text. |
| File | A document you create on a computer program. |
| Document | A typed work you create on a computer program. |
| Spreadsheet | A document in Excel with rows and columns to create lists or keep track of numbers. |
| Scroll | To move up or down on the computer screen. |
| Dropdown menu | At an arrow, click to see more choices. |
| Save | Click to save your work or document on the computer. |
| Copy | Creates a duplicate. |
| Paste | Inserts information or pictures from the clipboard from another location. |
| Font Size | The size of the letters you type. |
| Bold | Makes typed letters darker. |
| Underline | Inserts a line under typed words. |
| Hard drive | The inside of the computer tower or box. Stores computer programs and files. |