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lesson 1
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Backstage view | A tool that offers quick access to commands for performing many file management task all displayed in a single navigation pane that can be customized to meet user’s needs |
| Block style | A format style that aligns text along the left margin. |
| command | An instruction users give Word by clicking a button or entering information into a command box |
| Dialog box | A box that displays additional options or information you can use to execute commands |
| Groups | Collections of related Word commands |
| I-beam | The large “I” created when users place the cursor near the insertion point |
| Insertion point | The blinking point at the upper-let side of the document where you will begin creating your text |
| menu | A list of options |
| Mixed punctuation | A style that requires a colon after the salutation and a comma after the closing |
| Nonprinting characters | Symbols for certain formatting commands that can help users create and edit documents |
| Open punctuation | A style that requires no punctuation after the salutation or the closing |
| Preview | A tool that enables users to visually check your document for errors before printing |
| To send a document to a printer | |
| Quick Access Toolbar | A toolbar that contains commands that users use more often, such as Save, Undo and Redo |
| Repeat | A command that repeats a user’s last action |
| Ribbon | A tool that is divided into eight that contains groups |
| Save | A button in the Quick Access Toolbar that saves an existing document |
| Save As | A dialog box that will save a document in a specific format |
| Settings | An option that enables users to set document properties |
| Tabs | Eight areas of activity on the Ribbon that contain groups or collections of related Word commands |
| Template | Master document that has predefined page layouts, fonts, margins, and styles and in used to create new documents that will share the same basic formatting |
| Undo | A command that allows users to cancel or undo their last command or action |
| White space | A space between pages in a document |
| Word Wrap | A tool that automatically wraps text to the next line as it reaches that right margin |
| auto correct | A feature that replaces symbols, commonly misspelled words, and abbreviations with specific text strings. |
| clip board | A storage area that temporarily stores the items for a user to paste in another location of the document or office file. |
| copy | A command in Word that places a duplicate copy of selected text in the clipboard. |
| cut | A command in WORD that removes selected text from the original location and place the deleted text in the clipboard collection. |
| document properties | Hidden information such as personal data is added to the document, such as, creator of the document, company name, and keywords. |
| go to | A command in the scroll box that enables users to browse by field, endnote, footnote, comment, section, page, edits, headings, graphics, or tables. |
| navigation pane | A Tool that appears in the left side of the window when you select its command in the Show command group. |
| object zoom | A function that allows a user to zoom in on objects such as tables, charts, or images while in Read Mode. |
| paste | A command that pastes text from the Clipboard to a new location in the original document. |
| read mode | Changes the page layout of the document and hides the ribbons. Some editing tools are available. |
| replace | A command that enables users to replace one word or phrase with another |
| thumbnails | Tiny images of the document pages. |
| wild card | -Characters to find words or phrases that contain specific letters or combination of letters. |