Documents
Name for the Google application you have been practicing typing in
Google docs
the narrow, rectangular box on the topmost part of a browser window where you can type in a web address
Address bar
to move text or other information on a computer screen up, down, or sideways
scroll
Where your thumbs should rest while you type
space bar
Name for the Office application on your desktop you should use to type your pp. 5-6, 7-8, or 9-10 assignment
Microsoft Word
means to explore a website or a number of websites by scanning and reading information
browse or surf
a small image that you click on to open a file, start a command, or launch a program
icon
What finger and hand do you use to type the right shift key
right pinky
double
the screen on your monitor; you can see your folders and program icons on your desktop
desktop
software used to find information on the Web. Examples are Google Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
browser
What finger and hand do you use to hit backspace
right pinky
3 pieces of information you should always include in your typing documents
(1) your name (2) date (3) name of typing assignment
a highlighted or underlined feature on a web page that, when clicked, takes you to another web page. When you point to an underlined word or image, you will know that it is a link when your cursor turns into a pointing hand.
saving a webpage so you can easily go back to your favorite locations on the Web. On Google Chrome, you can bookmark by clicking on the star on the rightmost part of the address bar.
bookmark
What are the two keys in the homerow that your fingers do NOT rest on.
G and H
the standard paper size in the U.S. for documents (your paper should always be this size in this class)
8.5 x 11 inches
this usually at the bottom of your desktop. This is where icons of programs you usually use may be found. You will also see the Start button here, as well as the date, time, status of your battery charge, volume, and other icons you wish to add. Apple Macintosh users may be more familiar with the term “dock”.
taskbar
a small arrow, pointing hand, or hourglass on the screen that shows you where you are pointing. If you are typing, it is a blinking short line after the last character or space.
cursor
What is this key on the homerow called --> ;
semicolon