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MS Word Lesson 1
MS Word Lesson 1 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | The ability to work with another program or hardware device. |
| Current document | The document currently open and active. Actions and commands will affect the current document. |
| Default | A standard setting or mode of operation. |
| Elements | Menus, icons, and other items that are part of an on-screen interface. |
| Format | Arrange and enhance the contents of a document to improve its appearance. |
| Hardware | Computes, printers, and other devices. |
| Hyperlink | Text or graphics set up to provide a direct connection with a destination location. When you click a hyperlink, the destination is displayed. |
| Icon | A picture used to identify an element on-screen , such as a Ribon button. |
| Insertion point | The flashing vertical line that indicates where the next action will occur in a document or file on-screen. |
| Menu | A list of commands or choices. |
| Mouse | A device that allows you to select items on-screen by pointing at them with the mouse pointer. |
| Mouse pad | A smooth, cushioned surface on which you slide the mouse. |
| Pointer | A marker on your computer screen that moves in response to the movements of a pointing device such as a mouse or touchpad. It indicates where the next action will occur. The pointer changes shape depending on the current action. |
| Pointing device | A device such as a mouse or touchpad that allows you to control the movement of a pointer on the screen in order to select items and commands. |
| Ribbon | A screen element that displays buttons for accessing Office features and commands. |
| Scroll wheel | A wheel on some pointing devices used to navigate through a document on screen. |
| Software | Programs that provide the instructions for a computer or other hardware device |
| Software Suite | A group of software programs sold as a single unit. Usually the programs have common features that make it easy to integrate and share data. |
| Toolbar | A row of buttons used to select features and commands. |
| Window | The are on-screen where a program or document is displayed. |
| Word Processing | The act of creating text-based documents. |