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computer software created to allow the user to perform specific a job or task Examples: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Database, and Graphics software   Application software  
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executes commands from a computer's hardware and software; the principal computer chip that contains several processing components, which determines the computer's operating speed; the "brain" of a computer   Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
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A program on a computer that allows the user to create, edit, view, print, rename, copy, or delete files, folders, or an entire file System   File management  
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an extension at the end of a file name, indicating which application was used to create a document i.e., Word files end in .doc and Excel files end in .xls   File type  
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data entered into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard, microphone, scanner, flash drive, or mouse   Input device  
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action of gaining access to a computer or a network by entering a username and password; also called Login/Sign In   Logon  
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computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working; often called RAM or Random Access Memory   Memory  
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system software that acts as a "go-between", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other   Operating system  
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allows the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes such as a monitor, printer, headphones, or speakers   Output device  
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additional hardware that isn't necessary for a computer to function, but does enhance how the computer can be used Examples: Scanner, Webcam, Computer joystick   Peripheral  
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storing data for later use   Save  
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a feature that allows the user to change the attributes of a file (such as location, file name, or file type) before saving it   Save As  
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external hardware used to store and retrieve data, such as a disk drive, CD/DVD drive, flash drive, or tape drive   Storage device  
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software responsible for the general operation of a computer system, including the operation of hardware, running application software, and file management Examples: BIOS, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, or utility software   System software  
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a computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory, and storage   System unit  
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how the edges of a line, paragraph, object, or table are positioned horizontally and vertically between the margins or on a page   Alignment  
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sort order arranging text or numbers from A to Z, from smallest to largest, or from earliest to latest   Ascending  
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a feature that automatically generates a new page, allowing text to flow to the new page when space runs out on the previous one; also known as a Soft Page Break   Automatic Page Break  
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lines around the edge(s) of text, a page, a cell, or a table   Borders  
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a feature in a word processing application that allows the user to create outlines or itemized lists with either icons or   Bullets and Numbering  
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a feature that includes pre-made illustrations, drawings, pictures, and other graphic that can be inserted into a document   Clip Art  
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one of two or more vertical sections of printed material on a page; usually separated by margins   Column  
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a feature that allows a user to select text or a graphic, duplicate it and place it in another location within a document   Copy and Paste  
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a feature that allows a user to select text or a graphic, remove it from its current location and place it in another location within a document   Cut and paste  
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sort order arranging text or numbers from Z to A, largest to smallest, or latest to earliest   Descending  
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through the use of a personal computer, combining text and graphics to produce a high-quality documents, such as newsletters, flyers, brochures, etc.   Desktop publishing  
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a feature that allows a user to select text using a mouse or pointing device, and quickly move (drag) it to a different location   Drag and Drop  
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to make changes by adding, deleting, or modifying text, graphics, or other items in a document   Edit  
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a feature that scans a document, searches for occurrences of specific text, symbols or formatting, and allows a user to replace it with new text, symbols or formatting   Find and Replace  
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the size, style, and design of text   Font  
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text appearing at the bottom of each page, separate from the main body of a text   Footer  
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in word processing, to utilize features that enhance the appearance and overall layout of text, graphics, tables within a document   Format  
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drawings, pictures, or other illustrations inserted in a document to either explain data or enhance the appearance of text on a page   Graphics  
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a break in a line or a paragraph that is forced by the user when the return key is pressed, creating a new paragraph   Hard Return  
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text appearing at the top of each page, separate from the main body of text   Header  
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to move text horizontally away from the left or right margin, setting it apart from surrounding text   Indent  
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a page layout in which documents are printed across the length of a page, making the page wider than it is tall   Landscape orientation  
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the amount of space between lines of text   Line spacing  
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a page break the end user forces into a document, creating a new page at a specific location; also known as a Hard Page Break   Manual Page Break  
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the white space surrounding the content of a page at the top, bottom, left and right sides, defining where a line of text begins and ends   Margins  
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a feature that allows the user to view a document onscreen and make necessary formatting changes prior to printing it   Print Preview  
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the measurement, or size of a font (text); each point is approximately 1/72 of an inch   Point size  
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a page layout in which documents are printed across the width of a page, making the page taller than it is wide   Portrait Orientation  
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the background color of a cell, table, or page   Shading/Fill  
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to arrange a list alphabetically (text) or numerically (numbers), in ascending or descending order   Sort  
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a feature used to automatically locate and correct spelling errors   Spell Check  
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a formatting feature that allows the user to control where a line of text will be entered and how the text will be aligned; so that when the tab key is pressed, the insertion point will move to that location   Tab Stop  
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a set of data arranged in a grid of rows and columns   Table  
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a feature that includes pre-made documents that allow the user to fill-in-the blanks to create new documents, such as calendars, invoices, reports, resumes, etc.; enhances user's efficiency and creativity   Template  
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a feature that allows the user to view synonyms and antonyms, and automatically replace words for enhanced writing   Thesaurus  
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a feature that allows the user to view the current page of a document onscreen in a different ways Example: Normal view, Page Layout, Web Layout, etc.   View  
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the use of software application to create, edit, format, print and save text-based documents, such as letters, reports, and memos   Word processing  
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also called a soft return; a feature that automatically moves text to the next line when the previous line is full without the user pressing the enter key   Word Wrap  
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text created as a graphic image   Word/Text art  
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a feature that allows text to be included with pictures, shapes, or tables without covering or hiding under the image, giving the user control over how the text is position   Wrap Text  
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cell reference that does not adjust to the new cell location when copied or moved   Absolute cell reference  
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a selected worksheet cell that is ready for data entry   Active cell  
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the position of data within a cell   Alignment  
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value, cell reference, range, or text that acts as an operand in a function formula   Argument  
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sort order arranging text or numbers from A to Z, from smallest to largest, or from earliest to latest   Ascending  
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a function that automatically adds the values in the cells directly above or to the left of the active cell   Autosum  
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returns the average (arithmetic means) of its arguments   AVERAGE  
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the space formed by the intersection of a row and a column; the basic unit of a worksheet   Cell  
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a unique identifier for a cell which is formed by combining the cell's column letter and row number   Cell reference  
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a graphic representation of values and their relationships: pie, line, column, bar, scattered   Chart/graph  
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a vertical group of cells in a worksheet identified by letters   Column  
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a chart that uses bars of varying height to illustrate values in a worksheet   Column chart  
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returns the number of cells in a range that contains numbers   COUNT  
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sort order arranging text or numbers from Z to A, largest to smallest, or latest to earliest   Descending  
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to copy a cell's contents and/or formatting into an adjacent cell or range   Fill  
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arranging the shape, size, type, and general makeup of a cell or group of cells   Format  
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an equation that calculates a new value using values currently on a worksheet   Formula  
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keeps selected rows or columns visible on the screen as the rest of the worksheet scrolls   Freeze  
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a prewritten formula that makes it easy to perform common calculations   Function  
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alphanumeric text that will not be used in calculations   Label  
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a chart that uses points connected by a line to illustrate values in a worksheet   Line chart  
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returns the largest value in a set of values   MAX  
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returns the smallest value in a set of values   MIN  
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a cell reference that contains both relative and absolute references   Mixed cell reference  
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a number or cell reference used in a formula   Operand  
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a symbol that indicates what mathematical operation to perform on the operands: plus (+), minus (-), multiply (*), divide (/)   Operator  
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the mathematical rules used for calculating the value of a formula   Order of operation  
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a chart that shows the relationship of a part to a whole   Pie chart  
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selected group of cells on a worksheet identified by the cell in the upper left corner and the cell in the lower right corner, separated by a colon   Range  
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cell reference that adjusts to a new location when copied or moved   Relative cell reference  
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a horizontal group of cells in a worksheet identified by numbers   Row  
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to arrange a list of words or numbers in ascending or descending order   Sort  
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a grid of rows and columns containing numbers, text, and formulas used to perform calculations   Spreadsheet  
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adds all the numbers in a range of cells   SUM  
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numeric characters that can be used in a calculation   Value  
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process of changing values in cells to see how those changes affect the outcome of formulas in the worksheet   What-if analysis  
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a collection of related worksheets   Workbook  
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the workspace made up of columns and rows where data is entered to create an electronic spreadsheet   Worksheet  
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sort order arranging text or numbers from A to Z, from smallest to largest, or from earliest to latest   Ascending  
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a collection of organized data that allows access, retrieval, and use of data   Database  
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indicates the type of data that can be stored in a field   Data type  
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sort order arranging text or numbers from Z to A, from largest to smallest, or from latest to earliest   Descending  
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single characteristic of data that appears in a table as a column   Field  
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a name that identifies a field   Field name  
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a database view that allows the user to see all fields for one record and enter them one at a time   Form  
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a field that uniquely identifies a record in a table   Primary key  
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a question presented in a way that allows the database to process and generate specific data from one or more tables   Query  
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a collection of fields that appear as a row in a database or table   Record  
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document that uses data from tables and/or queries; the user controls which items in the database will appear in the report and how it is filtered or sorted   Report  
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to arrange a list of words or numbers in ascending or descending order   Sort  
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a database view of information arranged in a grid of rows and columns   Table  
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the way text and objects move on and off a slide during a slide show   Animation  
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prepared designs that can be applied to presentation slides that include patterns, formatting, and color schemes   Design template/theme  
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an image or object created or inserted into a document that illustrates the text or makes the page more attractive   Graphic  
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a print option that allows you to choose the number of slides displayed per page and places a thumbnail, or small picture, of each slide on the page   Handouts  
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the default view in a presentation, which contains the slide pane, the outline pane, the task pane, and the notes pane   Normal view  
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printouts that contain the slide image in the top half of the page and the speaker's notes in the lower half of the page   Notes page  
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a view that displays text in an outline format   Outline view  
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a boxed outline on a slide that can be used to insert text or an object when clicked   Placeholder  
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an application that allows the user to create and save slides to use as a slide show   Presentation  
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the arrangement of placeholders on a slide   Slide layout  
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runs slides as they will appear during a presentation   Slide show view  
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a view that displays all slides simultaneously in miniature form   Slide sorter view  
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a feature that can be applied in presentations to control the way slides move on and off the screen   Transition  
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the file that an object is embedded in or linked to   Destination/source file  
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a file that becomes part of the current file but is a separate object that can be edited using the application that created it   Embedded file  
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the sharing or combining of data between applications   Integration  
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placing a copy of an object or data in a destination file that will update when changes are made to the source file   Linking  
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a feature that combines a data document with a main document to mass produce personalized letters or other documents   Merge  
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transmission of messages and files using a computer network   Electronic mail (e-mail)  
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a document generated by using a facsimile machine   Fax  
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a vast network of computers linked to one another   Internet  
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a company's private network of computers   Intranet  
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a computer network that covers a small area   Local Area Network (LAN)  
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computers that are connected to each other   Network  
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computers that are connected and ready to receive and/or transmit data   Online  
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the rules that must be observed for two electronic devices to communicate with each other   Protocol  
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a computer that is not connected to a network   Stand alone  
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transmitting information and communicating electronically   Telecommunications  
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Internet address that identifies hypertext documents   Uniform Resource Locator ( URL)  
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a system of computers that share information by means of links on web pages   World Wide Web (WWW)  
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