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Lesson 1 vocabulary
Lesson 1 vocabulary for Word/PowerPoint class
Term | Definition |
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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 formatting style that aligns text along the left margin |
Command | An instruction user gives 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 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 contain 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 | A master document with predefined page layout, fonts, margins, and styles is 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 | This tool automatically wraps text to the next line as it reaches the right margin. |