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Computer Skill Vocab

Computer Skill Vocab.

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thick-bordered cell where you can enter numbers or formulas in a spreadsheet. Active cell
How your text conforms to the left and right margins of a page. The text can be right-aligned, centered, left- aligned, or fully aligned/justified. Alignment
A way to search for information using the words AND, OR and NOT. Boolean logic was created by English mathematician George Boole 150 years ago. AND
A moving clip art graphic. Animated clip art
An application designed to search for viruses and repair files on a computer. Anti-Virus
Programs that allow to you accomplish certain tasks such as write letters, analyze numbers, sort files, manage finances, draw pictures, and play games Application/Software
The keys on computer keyboard used to move the cursor up, down, left, or right on your screen. Arrow keys
Organizing or sorting information in order from smallest to largest, or A-Z or 1-9. Ascending Order
A set of rules and guidelines that are set up to regulate Internet use and to protect the user. AUP - Acceptable Use Policy
feature of a chart, on which you can plot numbers. The horizontal line is called the X-axis, and the vertical line is called the Y-axis. Bold
A little box on your screen that you click on with your mouse to accomplish a task. Most buttons contain small pictures (icons) that display what they do, such as a small printer that can be clicked on to print a document. Button
horizontal strip of buttons near the top of a window. It provides shortcuts for commonly used commands. Some programs let you choose to hide or display the button bar, and mix and match buttons to customize a button bar. Also known as a toolbar. Button bar
"hotspot" used in multimedia applications to navigate from one place to another or to activate elements (e.g., sound, movies, animation). Buttons, multimedia
working of mathematical equations. Formulas that are usually used in spreadsheets allow the computer to automatically perform calculations. Calculate
space at the intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet Cell
working of mathematical equations. Formulas that are usually used in spreadsheets allow the computer to automatically perform calculations. Chart
A picture showing the relationship of two or more sets of data using a circler. Circle graph
Drawings you can add to your documents or presentations. Clip art includes items such as cartoons, maps, symbols, and flags. Some software packages include clip art. Clip art can be purchased separately. Clip art
The vertical divisions in a spreadsheet that are named with an alphabetical letter Column
To make an exact copy of information in your document, so you can place in order to duplicate it in a new location. Copy
The main chip that allows computers to do millions of calculations per second and makes it possible for users to write letters and balance your checkbook. CPU (Central Processing Unit)
To give reference to the creator and source of the information used in a presentation. Credits
This is where the action is located on your screen, represented by a flashing line. When you type on your keyboard, the information appears at the Cursor
Software application that helps manage large collections of information. A simple database might be a single file containing many records, with the same set of fields. Data can be sorted and searched by one or more criteria. Database
A key used to erase characters. Delete
Organizing or sorting information in order from largest to smallest, Z-A or 9-1. Descending Order
The background on the windows, menus, and dialog boxes on a PC. It is supposed to represent a desk. Desktop
Using features of word processing/DTP software to format and produce documents, letters, reports, flyers, and newsletters with graphics. Desktop publishing
The part of an Internet address that identifies where a person's account is located. Domain
Sending and receiving messages through a computer network. This process requires a computer, modem or network connection, and an email address. It is convenient because all messages are sent and received immediately over short or long distances. Email
To make changes in a document or presentation Edit
The key used to begin a new line in a word processor, or to enter information into a spreadsheet. It is the same as clicking OK in a dialog box. Enter/Return
The field where information is entered in a spreadsheet. Entry bar
A place in a database record where a category of information can be entered or located. Field
set of related records in a database. File
Technology that prevents users from visiting inappropriate Web sites, and protects the network from unauthorized users. Firewall
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