Term | Definition |
word processing | software that is used to create and edit text documents. |
edit | change or rewrite your document to improve it. |
proofread | you check to make sure the document makes sense. |
cut | you select and remove it. |
copy | highlighted text that is duplicated to paste. |
paste | an option to place something that has been cut or copied. |
synonym | words that have similar meanings to each other. |
format | the way the text looks |
font | the shape of the letters number and other characters. |
orientation | describes the direction of the page or paper you will print on. |
alignment | describes whether the text is lined up on the left right center or across the page in the paragraph group. |
bulleted list | a list where there are points or bullets that are showing a new kind of explanation. |
numbered list | a list with numbers as of 1,2,3, etc. |
margin | space around the space around the sides top and bottom of the paper. |
default | a setting that the computer selects automatically |
tab | a set distance for moving the insertion point |
indent | determines the distance of a paragraph from the left or the right margin. |
quotation | the exact words that someone else wrote or said. |
header | shows information at the top of each page |
footer | shows information at the bottom of each page. |
citation | the detailed information of each source. |
title page | is a separate page at the beginning of a report or research paper. |
desktop publishing | allow you to use text graphics photos and other features to create newsletters brochures web pages and similar documents. |
wordart | a feature in microsoft word that allows you to create colorful eye catching text. |
table | a grid of rows and columns that organizes complex information. |
column | the information that is arranged vertically in the table. |
row | the information that is arranged horizontally in the table. |
cell | is where the column and row cross. |