Term | Definition |
arrow keys | keys on a keyboard that move the cursor left or right up or down |
backspace | deletes characters |
block style | a letter style in which all lines of the letter are aligned with the left aligned with the left margin |
caps lock | key on the keyboard that is used to key all capital letters without holding the shift key |
delete | function used to erase characters once they are highlited |
enter key | key on the keyboard that is used to enter info into a computer or to return the cursor to the beginning of a new line. |
ESC key | key on a keyboard that is used to exit a program |
graphing | a feature in a software program that allows numerical data to be interpreted as a graph or chart |
guide words | a heading typed at the beginning of a memorandum consisting of TO,FROM,DATE,SUBJECT; these four should be typed in all caps with ; |
home row keys | ASDFJKL AND SEMICOLON; |
insert | key on the keyboard or function of word processing software that is used to insert text without deleting |
keyboarding | the ability to enter text by using correct fingers |
letter keys | keys on a keyboard which contain the letters of the alphabet |
line spacing | the vertical spacing between lines of text |
number keys | keys on the keyboard which contain the numerals 0-9 |
number lock | toggle key on keyboard which locks and unlocks the number pad |
paper size | the size of a standard sheet of paper is 8 1/2 x 11 inches |
posture | the position of the body or parts of the body |
proofreading | the process of comparing a copy on screen or paper |
quadruple spacing | the type of spacing where you would manually press the enter key 4 times |
QWERTY keyboard | the most common keyboarding arrangement |
return address | the senders adress |
return key | key on the keyboard that is used to enter info |
shift key | key that is used to capitalize letters |
single spacing | the type of spacing where u would manually press the enter key once |
space bar | key that spaces the cursor forward one space at a time |
strike / hit | to tap or press the keys of a keyboard with a finger or thumb |
symbol key | key on a keyboard that contains a symbol such as $ * & |
tab key | key on a keyboard that is used to move the cursor directly to a tab stop |
technique | the form and keying style that a typist used while operating the keyboard |
text | the actual structure of words in a piece of writing or printing |
triple spacing | pressing enter 3 times |
word wrap | when words automatically go to the next line |