Term | Definition |
Word Processing | software is used to create and edit text documents. |
edit | you change or rewrite your document to improve it. |
proofread | you check to make sure the documents makes sense and there are no errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. |
cut | you select and remove it. |
copy | or duplicate, text in a document so that it appears exactly the same in another part of your document. |
paste | place in a new location. |
synonym | are words that have similar meanings |
format | refers to the way text looks and the way it is arranged on a page. |
font | is the shape of the letters, numbers, and other characters. |
orientation | describes the direction of the page or the paper you will print on. |
alignment | describes whether the text is lined up on the left, right, center, across the page. |
bulleted list | inserts dots called bullets before each item. |
numbered list | inserts a number before each item. |
margin | is the space around the sides, tops, and bottom of the paper. |
default | a setting that the computer automatically selects when you change it. |
tab | is a set distance for moving the insertion point. |
indent | determines the distance of a paragraph from either left or right margin |
quotation | is the exact words that someone else wrote or said. |
header | shows information at the top of each page. |
footer | show information at the bottom of each page. |
citation | the detailed information about 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, photographs, and other features. |
WordArt | is a feature in Microsoft Word that allows you to create colorful, eye-catching text by taking your letters or words and changing them into a picture or graphic. |
table | a grid of rows and columns that organizes complex information so its easy to find and understand |
column | is the information that is arranged up and down in the table. |
row | is the information that is arranged from left to right. |
cell | is where a column and row cross. |