A
grid of columns and rows that organize data
table
where columns and rows intercept
cells
are vertical (goes up an down)
columns
are horizontal (go across)
rows
a line style you can apply to individual cells
border
Applies color or shading to the background of a cell(s)
built in formulas to simplify the task of performing basic calculations
functions
a numbered item of text that identifies a table , figure, or other object in a word document
caption
a process that combines content from a main document and data source with the option of creating a new document
Mail Merge
Horizontal position of a table between the left and right margins
table alignment
In a mail merge, the document that contains the text and graphics that are the same for each version of the merged document.
main document
Preformatted colors, fonts, borders, and shading that can be applied to a table.
table styles
A document that is mass produced and sent to many recipients
form letters
A file that contains the information to be inserted into the main document during a mail merge. For example, it has records containing the names and addresses of the people a mail merge letter is sent to.
Data Source or Recipients List
A text or graphic element that displays behind document text. Is usually faded, such as "Draft"
watermark
each item of information - such as a first name, last name, street address, city, etc - presented as a column in a data source (think of a column heading)
field
is a group of fields for any particular person or thing and it's presented as a row in a data source
record
In the mail merge process, a file that contains the information that is to be merged into the main document. Generally these are names and addresses.
data source
where you want to insert the information from a data source into a main document appears with chevrons (« ») around them. An example would be: Dear «First Name»
Merge Field
The greeting line of a letter, such as Dear Sir.
Salutation
Calculation that can add, subtract, multiply and divide cell contents
formula
An indicator that displays between rows or columns in a table allowing you to insert one or more rows or columns
insert control
Column headings or field names at the top of columns in a data source. it identifies the tab fields in the remaining rows.
header row
table selector