Question | Answer |
arrow keys | moves the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key |
backspace | deletes the character to the left of the insertion point |
caps lock | capitalizes all letters when locked down |
delete | removes the character to the right of the insertion point |
Esc (escape key) | closes a software menu or dialog box |
hardware | the physical parts of a computer system such as the monitor, keyboard, and the hard drive |
home keys | the keys where you place your fingers to begin keying; a s d f for the left hand and j k l ; for the right hand |
software | programs and routines that control the functioning of a computer |
word wrap | causes text to move automatically to a new line when the current line is full |
Enter/Return | causes the insertion point to move to the left margin and down to the next line |
Function Keys | special keys located at the top of the keyboard (F1, F2, F3, etc.) that are used alone or with the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys to execute software commands |
GWAM (Gross Words A Minute) | the number of standard words keyed in one minute |
Keyboarding Posture | the correct seating position taught when developing typing skills |
Shift Key | makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys |
Space Bar | inserts space between words and sentences |
Tab Key | moves the insertion point to a preset position |
alignment | the horizontal positioning of text (left, right, center, justify) |
bold | used to make characters appear darker than other text to add emphasis |
bullets/numbering | arranges items in a list with each item beginning with a symbol or number |
cut/copy/paste | enables you to move/copy text from one place to another |
font size | determines the height of characters in units called points |
font style | the type of character format that determines the look or artistic style of the characters |
font type | the design and appearance of printed characters |
footers | text such as title, page numbers, and dates printed at the bottom of a page |
headers | text such as title, page numbers, and dates printed at the top of a page |
italics | text that is slanted to the right |
landscape | page orientation in which data prints across the wider portion of the page |
line spacing | the vertical distance between two lines of type |
margins | blank spaces between the edge of the paper and the printed text |
page numbering | method of arranging pages in numerical order |
portrait | page orientation in which data prints across the narrower portion of the page |
print | to make a hard copy of a document |
spell check | used to check the spelling of a document after keying |
tab settings | allow you to line up text at a certain point |
underline | a feature that puts a line under text as it is keyed |
block format | all parts of a letter begin at the left margin |
body | paragraphs that make up the main message |
columns | information arranged vertically |
complimentary close | farewell of a letter |
email | electronic message |
hard return | code entered into a document by pressing the Enter key |
letter address | where a letter is being sent |
memo (memorandum) | written message used by individuals within an organization |
proofreader's marks | symbols used to indicate errors that need correcting when re-keying copy |
reference initials | indicate who keyed the document |
reference list | authors cited in reports, listed alphabetically by author surnames at the end of the report (often on a separate page) under the heading REFERENCES (or BIBLIOGRAPHY or WORKS CITED) |
return address | address of the person sending the letter |
salutation | greeting of the letter |
soft return | return inserted automatically when you reach the end of a line (word wrap) |
source document | copy from which you are keying |
subject line | alerts the reader immediately to the content of the document |
table | a grid of rows and columns that intersect to form cells into which information can be typed |
textual citations | parenthesis used in the report body to give credit (cite) to authors for quotes taken from their works |
unbound reports | short reports prepared without covers or binders |
writer | author of a document |