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Week 3 vocab

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Central processing unit (CPU)   The main system of a computer that controls and carries out its functions  
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Context-sensitive menus   These shortcut menu choices appear as a user right-clicks on the computer screen  
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Dialog box   A window that appears during the use of a computer application  
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Format painter   A command on the Home tab that provides access to document formatting styles  
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Function key   One of the 12 keys located at the top of the keyboard (F1-F12) Used to perform shortcut functions  
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Key tips   A Windwos Ribbon feature allowing a user to use the keyboard kyes instead of a mouse to switch tabs or activate commands from the Quick Access Toolbar  
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Menu   A graphical collection of options that appears on your desktop so you can perform a function on your computer  
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Microsoft Access   The database creation and management program in the Microsoft Office suite  
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Microsoft Excel   The spreadsheet program in the Microsoft Office suite  
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Microsoft Office 2010   A suite of computer programs created and distributed by Microsoft that includes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software  
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Microsoft OneNote   The multi-user collaboration program in the Microsoft Office suite  
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Microsoft Outlook   A personal information manager and e-mail client that is offered as a part of the Microsoft Office software package  
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Microsoft PowerPoint   Presentation software in the Microsoft Office suite of products  
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Microsoft Publisher   The desktop publishing program  
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Microsoft Word   The word processing program  
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Network drive   A location on a server where networked users can access shared files by mapping to the specific location where they reside  
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Quick Access Toolbar   A group of frequently used commands on the Windows Ribbon interface  
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Recycle Bin   A location on the desktop where files appear after you delete them  
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Scroll bar   Sliding control tools on the bottom and side of the computer window allow you to navigate within your document  
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Shortcut   A graphical icon on your desktop for programs you access frequently or those you choose to access directly from your desktop  
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Status bar   This is a row of information about the current application that appears at the bottom of the document window  
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Task bar   Appears at the bottom of the computer desktop screen and displays all runing programs, frequently used programs, diagnostics, and the date and time  
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