Question | Answer |
horizontal position of text within the width of a line or between tab stops | alignment |
capitalize all letters in a word | all caps |
The [up, down, left, and right arrow] keys, moves the insertion pony or to select from a menu or list of options | arrow keys |
arrange from A to Z or low to high | ascending order |
automatically corrects a misspelled word | automatic correct |
automatically saves document changes in a temporary file at specified intervals | automatic save |
temporarily indented left margin | block indent |
a straight vertical ot horizontal line between columns, next to or around paragraphs and graphics, or in a table | border |
the basic unit of a table, separated by gridlines | cell |
center horizontal | CH |
changing appearance of characters | character formatting |
to press and release a mouse button in one motion | click |
temporary storage for cut or copied text | clipboard |
remove selected text so you can paste | cut |
predefined settings such as margins and spacing | default |
Arrange form Z to A or high to low | descending order |
rectangle portion of screen where you view and edit a document | dialog box |
to hold down the mouse button while moving mouse | drag |
mechanism of computer that reads a disc to retrieve and store information | drive |
double space | DS |
to add, delete, or change text and graphics | edit |
document that has been created and saved under a unique name; a collection of related data stored on a lasting medium such as a hard disk. | file. |
Subdivisions of a disc that works as a filing system to organize files; used to organize commonly related files. | folders. |
Name given to a collection of characters (letters, numbers, symbols etc.) with a specific design | font |
physical size of text, measured in points | font sizes |
the way text appears on a page | font style |
refers to text appearing bold, italicized, or underlined | format |
bar that contains buttons and options for frequently used formatting commands | formatting toolbar |
A picture, chart, or drawing in a document | graphics |
Vertical blinking line on the Word screen that shows your current location and where text and graphics are inserted; a blinking vertical line in a document that indicates where the next character typed will be placed. | insertion point. |
lists the names of the menus that contain Word commands; a horizontal bar that displays command names. | menu bar. |
an option for replacing existing char asters one by one as you type | overtype |
a view of a document as it will appear when you print it | page layout view |
changing appearance of paragraphs | paragraph formatting |
a software application that performs specific tasks, such a s Microsoft Word or Excel | program |
to repeat reversed action or changes, usually editing or formatting actions | redo |
to insert cut or copied text into a document from the temporary stooge area called the Clipboard | paste |
The Microsoft database application. | access. |
a key that is indicated by the underlines character in a command or menu name. | access key. |
used to execute a keyboard accelerator. | alt key. |
an element in a dialog box that initiates an action when clicked. | button. |
an element in a dialog bow that allows the user to select options. | check box. |
removing the document's window from the Desktop and the file from the computer's memory. | closing a document. |
pointing to an object and pressing the left mouse button twice in rapid succession. | doubleclicking. |
The Microsoft spreadsheet application. | excel. |
added to a file name by an application to indicate what application the file was created in. | extension. |
a holding place for a piece of info in a header or footer the Work updates automatically. | field code. |
a unique name for a file. | file name. |
text that appears at the bottom of every page in a document. | footer. |
text that appears at the top of every page in a document. | header. |
the way an application looks on the screen and the way in which the user provides input to the application. | interface. |
a sequence of keys that executes a command. | keyboard accelerator. |
an element in a dialog box that displays a list of items to choose from. | list. |
a list of commands. | menu. |
A Windows application that consists of several applications, each designed to perform specific tasks. | Microsoft Office. |
an operation system feature that allows more than one application to run at a time. | multitasking. |
transfers a copy of the file contents to the computer's memory and them displays it in a window. | opening a file. |
the Microsoft personal info manager and communications application. | outlook. |
replaces the original files with the changed file when changes are made to a document and it is saved again. | overwrites. |
sliding the mouse to move the pointer on the screen. | pointing. |
the Microsoft presentation application. | PowerPoint. |
the application window is removed from the Desktop and the program is no longer in the computer's memory. | Quitting an application. |
an element in a dialog box that allows the user to choose from a set of options. | radio button. |
dragged to size the window; located in the bottom-right corner of the window. | resize tab. |
pointing to an object and pressing and releasing the right mouse button quickly. | rightclicking. |
dragged to bring unseen parts of the document. | scroll bar. |
a feature of the mouse that can be rolled to scroll quickly through a long document. | scroll wheel. |
icon in a dialog box that performs an action. | shortcut. |
displays info about a document. | status bar. |
a device on a handheld computer that performs the same functions as a mouse; also called a pen. | stylus pen. |
displays varying links based on the current user selection. the pane is found on the right side of the window. | task pane. |
displays buttons that represent each open file or application. | taskbar. |
an element in a dialog box that allows user to enter values. | text box. |
a horizontal bar that displays the name and type of document. | title bar. |
a horizontal bar that contains buttons that are clicked to perform an action. | toolbar. |
the interface of a Windows application. | window. |
Programs of software written by professional programmers to perform specific tasks and run under the Windows operating system. | Windows application. |
The Microsoft word processor application. | Word. |