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Essential Technology Vocab List 2

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Definition
Active Cell   The cell currently selected in a spread sheet.  
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Function   The building blocks of computer program, since they can control both large and small amounts of data.  
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Formula   A calculation that is preformed on one or more variables.  
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Spreadsheet   A document that stores data in a grid of horizontal rows and vertical columns.  
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Cell   A specific location within a spreadsheet and is defined by the intersection of a row and column.  
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Rows   A horizontal group of values within a table.  
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Columns   A vertical group of values within a table.  
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Archive   A single file that contains multiple files and/ or folders.  
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DCIM   Digital Camera Images. The standard name of the root folder digital cameras use to store digital photos.  
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Drop Down Menu   A horizontal list of options that each contain a vertical menu.  
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File Extension   The suffix at the end of a file name that tells what type of file it is.  
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File Format   Defines the structure and type of data stored in a file.  
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File Type   A name given to a specific type of file.  
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Minimize   To hide a window from view.  
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Multitasking   Processing multiple tasks at one time.  
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Operating System   Software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run.  
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Piracy   Installing and using commercial software without paying for the program.  
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Plug-In   An add-on for a program that adds functionality to it.  
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Pop-Up   A type of window that opens without the user selecting "New Window"  
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PowerPoint   Allows users to create anything from basic slide shows to complex presentations.  
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Public Domain   Describes a work or product that is not protected by copyright.  
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Title Bar   The section at the top of the window that contains the name or description of the window.  
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Virus   small programs or scripts that can negatively affect the health of your computer.  
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Word Wrap   When a line of text automatically "wraps" to the next line when it gets to the end of a page or text field.  
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Worm   A type of computer virus. Replicates itself, but does not alter any files on your computer. Can take up all of a computer's available memory or hard disc space.  
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