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