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word lesson 1
understanding words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| backstage view | a tool that offers quick access to commands for performing many file management tasks all displayed in a single navigation pane that can be customized to meet users 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 |
| dialog box launcher | a small arrow in the lower right corner of the group |
| 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-left side of the document where you will begin creating your text |
| menu | a lists 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 |
| mini toolbar | a small tool bar with popular commands that appears when you point to selected text |
| 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 |
| redo | a commands that repeats a users last action |
| ribbon | a tool that is divided into eight tabs that contain groups |
| save | a button in the quick access tool bar 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 layout,fonts,margins,and styles and is used to create |
| 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 the right margin |