Term | Definition |
Bitmapped graphics | images created with a matrix of picture elements (pixels) |
Cell | one intersection of a row and a column in a table or worksheet |
Database | a collection of related information organized for rapid search and retrieval |
Field | in access, a single piece of database information, such as a first name,a last name, or a telephone number; in word, an indication of a location in which variable text or data can be inserted |
Multimedia | the use of text, graphics, audio, and video in some combination to create an effective means of communication and interaction |
Object | a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer |
Object linking and embedding (OLE) | a technology developed by Microsoft that lets you create a document or object i one program and then link and/ or embed that data into another progam |
Presentation software | software that is used to create and edit information to present in an electronic slide show format |
Primary key | unique identifier of each record in an access table |
Query | a database object which enables you to locate multiple records matching specified criteria |
Record | a group of related fields in a database, such as all the contact information for and individual |
Table | a datasheet that stores subject-based data. it is the primary object in an access database |
Text editor | a basic word-processing application |
Utility program | system software that performs tasks related to managing the computers resources, file management , diagnostics and other specialized chores |
Vector graphics | graphics that use points, lines,curves, and shapes based on mathematical equations to represent images |
Word-processing software | software used to prepare text documents such as letters , reports, flyers, brochures , and books |
Workbook | where worksheets are stored; a workbook contains one or more worksheets |
worksheet | a spreadsheet in excel , consisting of a grid o rows and columns formatted to contain numbers, texts, and formulas |