Term | Definition |
access keys | a tool that replaces some keyboard shortcut from earlier versions of Microsoft and appears as small square labels. |
auto complete | a command that automatically completes text, such as the current date, day of the week and month. |
backstage view | a tool that offers quick access to commands for performing many file management tasks all displayed in a single navigation pane that can be customized to meet user's needs. |
block style | a format style that aligns text along the left margin. |
command | an instruction users give word by clicking a button or entering information into a command box. |
dialog box | a box that displays additional options or information you can use to execute commands. |
dialog box launcher | a small arrow in the lower-right corner of the group . |
groups | collections of related word commands. |
I-beam | the large " i " created when users place the cursor near the insertion point. |
key tips | a tool that replaces some keyboard shortcuts from earlier versions of Microsoft. |
menu | a list of options. |
mini tool bar | a small tool bar with popular commands that appears when you point to selected text. |
mixed punctuation | a style that requires a colon after the solution and a comma after the closing. |
non printing character's | symbols for certain formatting commands that can help users create and edit documents. |
open punctuation | a style that requires no punctuation after the solution or the closing. |
preview | a tool that enables users to visually check your documents for errors before printing. |
print | to send a document to a printer. |
quick access tool bar | a tool bar that contains commands that users use more often, such as save, undo, and redo. |
redo | a command that repeats a users last action. |
ribbon | a tool that is divided into eight tabs that contain groups. |
save | a button in the quick access tool bar that saves am existing document. |
save as | a dialog box that will save a document in a specific format. |
screen tip | a tool that provides more information about commands. |
settings | an option that enables users to set document properties. |
short cut menu | a menu that contains a list of useful commands. |
tabs | eight areas of activity on the ribbon that contain groups or collections of related word commands. |
template | master document that has predefined page layout , fonts , margins, and styles and is used yo create new documents that will share the same basic formatting. |
undo | a command that allows users to cancel or undo their last command or action. |
white space | a space between pages in a document. |
world wrap | a tool that automatically wraps text to the next line as it reaches the right margin. |