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Word Processing Term
Basic Terms for Word Processing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Key on computer that moves the cursor back one space to the left and erases keyed characters at the same time | backspace |
| an order that the computer processes | command |
| word processing command which allows you to move selected material to a buffer zone called the "clipboard" | copy |
| small line or square light that appears on the screen to indicate where the next keystroke will appear | cursor |
| automatic settings; the settings the computer uses unless it receives instructions from the user | default |
| In word processing, a key that tells the computer to remove data that has been input | delete |
| text or information the author or keyboarder creates | document |
| In word processing after keying a line of text, pressing "enter" will return the cursor to the beginning of a new line | enter |
| styles of type such as Times New Roman, Arial, etc. | font |
| putting text into proper arrangement for a report, reference lists, etc. | formatting |
| paper copy of information printed from the computer | hard copy |
| an input device for word processing | keyboard |
| list of choices | menu |
| a word processing command that allows you to remove information from the buffer zone and place it in a new area of the document | paste |
| an operation that keeps the document the user has created for later use | save |
| key on the computer that moves the cursor forward one space at a time and leaves a blank space | spacebar |
| creating, editing, and formatting text | word processing |
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Mrs. Decker
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