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Document Processing
Unit F: Document Processing Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alignment | The position of text, often between the left and right margins of a document. |
| Bullet | A small graphic, usually a round or square dot, often used to identify items in a list. |
| Cell | The basic unit of a table, separated by gridlines. |
| Default | Predefined settings such as a page margins, tab spacing, and shortcut key assignments. |
| Dialog Box | A box that displays the available command options for you to review or change. |
| Document Window | A rectangular portion of the screen in which you view and edit a document. |
| File | A document that has been created, then saved, under a unique file name. |
| Font | A name given to a collection of characters(letters, numerals, symbols, and punctuation marks) with a specific design. |
| Font Size | Refers to Physical size of text, measured in points (pts). |
| Format | The way text appears on a page. |
| Graphics | A picture, chart, or drawing in a document. |
| Indent | The distance between text boundaries and page margins. |
| Insertion Point | Vertical blinking line on the Word screen that shows your current location and where text and graphics are inserted. |
| Line Spacing | The height of a line of text, including extra spacing. |
| Menu Bar | Lists the names of the menus that contain Word commands. |
| Ribbon | A set of toolbars at the top of the window in Office programs designed to help you quickly find the commands that you need to complete a task. |
| Ribbon Tab | a series of tabs and toolbars that are located on the ribbon and designed to organize commands for completing tasks |
| Screen Tip | When you move the pointer over a button, the name of the button is displayed and a brief description of its function appears in the status bar. |
| Table | One or more rows of cells commonly used to display numbers and other items for quick reference and analysis. |
| Wordwrap | Automatic placement of a word on the next line. |