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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Function Key | special keys on computer & word processor that are used alone or in combinations with other keys to perform special operations such as setting margins, centering, copy, etc |
| GWAM (gross words a minute ) | measure of the rate of keyboarding speed; GWAN = total standards 5 - strokes words keyed & divided by the time required to key those words |
| Hanging indent | a word processing feature that positions the first line of a segment of text at the left margin or other point & indents the remaining lines a specific number of spaces to the right; frequently used with enumerations |
| Hard copy | typewritten or printed copy |
| Hardware | the physical equipment that makes up a computer or word processing system |
| Highlighting | identifying on-screen text by changing color or light intenses |
| Indent | to set copy farther to the right that the left margin; for example; the first line of a paragraph |
| Input | test & data that enters an information system; also the process of entering text & data |
| Key | to strike keys to print or display input & data; also called enter, key in, keyboard, input & type. |
| KeyBoard | an arrangement of keys on a board that is attached to a typewriter, computer, or word processor; also the act of keying or typing |
| Margins | specification of the number of spaces at the left & right printed lines; also the number of character per line ; also the number of line spaces above the page beginning or below the last line of type; |
| Memory | data storage location in a computer, word processor, or electronic typewriter |
| Menu | a listing of available software options that appear on a display screen |
| Microcomputer | a small sized computer with a keyboard, screen and a auxiliary storage; its central processor is a single cpu chip |
| Monitor | a TV like screen used to display text, data & graphic images; also called CRT, display screen & video display terminal (VDT) |
| Numeric Keypad | an arrangement of figure keys & special keys, such as +,-,&,= to the right of most microcomputer keyboards; used for keying all number coy and calculations |
| Output | data or document that leave an information system; usually presented to the user as a screen display or a print out |
| Pica | a type size that prints 10 character per inch |
| to produce a paper copy of information on screen or stored in computer, word processor, or typewriter memory | |
| Printer | a device attached to a computer or word processor that produces a paper (hard) copy of electronically stored text |