Word Processing Basics
an instruction for a computer to perform a specific task
Command
using your mouse to drag across text; this causes the text and background to change color and become selected
highlight
a special combination of keys that tells the computer to perform a command
shortcut
an area that displays icons representing open applications
taskbar
the background screen on a computer; the main work area
desktop
software used for writing, changing, formatting, saving, and printing text
Word processor
an image or picture on a computer screen or printed on paper
graphic
the horizontal placement of text on the page
alignment
an area on the taskbar from which frequently used programs can be opened
Quick Launch
an object that contains multiple documents or files
folder
a group of computers that are interconnected in order to share information or documents
computer network
a paper copy or printout of a document
hard copy
a specific typeface or the way the text looks
font
an icon used to represent an application, a file, or a folder
shortcut
graphical user interface; enables users to easily interact with their computers
GUI
BONUS: information delivered to an audience
presentation
a brief communication that provides information, directions, or advice
memorandum
vertical sections of text separated by blank space
columns
a list of programs that can be opened by clicking on their names or icons
start menu
rectangular area on a computer screen where the action takes place
window
BONUS: a Portable Document Format used to send documents electronically
BONUS: information processed or stored by the computer
data
sometimes called font style, it is the way the text looks and includes bold, italic, underlined, or regular
style
an area on the taskbar where icons representing programs that are always running are displayed
system tray
list of commands
menu