Question | Answer |
Central processing unit (CPU) | The main system of a computer that controls and carries out its functions |
Context-sensitive menus | These shortcut menu choices appear as a user right-clicks on the computer screen |
Dialog box | A window that appears during the use of a computer application |
Format painter | A command on the Home tab that provides access to document formatting styles |
Function key | One of the 12 keys located at the top of the keyboard (F1-F12) Used to perform shortcut functions |
Key tips | A Windwos Ribbon feature allowing a user to use the keyboard kyes instead of a mouse to switch tabs or activate commands from the Quick Access Toolbar |
Menu | A graphical collection of options that appears on your desktop so you can perform a function on your computer |
Microsoft Access | The database creation and management program in the Microsoft Office suite |
Microsoft Excel | The spreadsheet program in the Microsoft Office suite |
Microsoft Office 2010 | A suite of computer programs created and distributed by Microsoft that includes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software |
Microsoft OneNote | The multi-user collaboration program in the Microsoft Office suite |
Microsoft Outlook | A personal information manager and e-mail client that is offered as a part of the Microsoft Office software package |
Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software in the Microsoft Office suite of products |
Microsoft Publisher | The desktop publishing program |
Microsoft Word | The word processing program |
Network drive | A location on a server where networked users can access shared files by mapping to the specific location where they reside |
Quick Access Toolbar | A group of frequently used commands on the Windows Ribbon interface |
Recycle Bin | A location on the desktop where files appear after you delete them |
Scroll bar | Sliding control tools on the bottom and side of the computer window allow you to navigate within your document |
Shortcut | A graphical icon on your desktop for programs you access frequently or those you choose to access directly from your desktop |
Status bar | This is a row of information about the current application that appears at the bottom of the document window |
Task bar | Appears at the bottom of the computer desktop screen and displays all runing programs, frequently used programs, diagnostics, and the date and time |