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Word Lesson 1
Lesson 1: Understanding Word
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Backstage View | A screen that appears when you click the file tab in Word. Offers quick access to commands. |
| Block Style | Aligns text along the left margin, including the date, inside address, salutation, body of letter, closing, and signature. |
| Command | An instruction based on an action that you perform in Word by clicking a button or entering information into a command box. |
| Dialog Box | Displays additional option or information you can use to execute a command. |
| Dialog Box Launcher | A small arrow in the lower right corner of the group. |
| Groups | Collections of related Word commands. |
| I-Beam | When the insertion point changes into a large I. |
| Insertion Point | Where you begin creating your text. |
| Menu | A list of options associated with something. |
| Mixed Punctuation | Requires a colon after the salutations and a comma after the closing. |
| Nonprinting characters | Symbols for certain formatting commands. |
| Open Punctuation | Requires no punctuation after the salutation or the closing. |
| Preview | Shows you what your printed document will look like. |
| Sends the document straight to the currently selected printer. | |
| Quick Access Toolbar | Contains commands that users access most often. |
| Repeat | Repeats your last action. |
| Ribbon | Contains multiple commands on seperate tabs. |
| Save | Opens the save as screen and saves your current document. |
| Save As | Lets you save the document to a specific filename and location. |
| Settings | Applies changes to the current document. |
| Tabs | Contains groups. |
| Template | A master document with a predefined page layout. |
| Undo | Lets you cancel your last Word command or action. |
| White Space | The space between pages of the document. |
| Word Wrap | Automatically wraps text to the next line as it reaches the right margin. |