lesson 1 & 2
Define RAM
Random Access Memory is a temporary memory used by the computer to store information while it is processing.
access keys
keys you can use to select or execute a command.
Active Window
the window in which you are currently working.
AutoRecover
a feature in some Microsoft Office programs that automatically saves files at a set interval so that in the event of a system failure the files may be recovered.
Business document
a professional document used to communicate information within a company, or between one company and another.
Define ROM
Read-only memory is fixed memory stored on a chip in a computer that provides startup and other systems instructions.
Contextual tab
a ribbon tab that is only available in a certain context or situation.
Office Clipboard
a temporary storage area that can hold up to 24 selections at a time.
What is the Help program?
a context-sensitive, which means it displays links or information that are relevant to the current window or action.
Compress
minimize the size of something.
Scanner
a device that converts printed documents into digital file formats.
Gallery
a menu that displays pictures instead of plain text options.
Group button
a Taskbar button that represents all open windows for one application.
Why are text links formatted in blue?
Text links are formatted in blue so they stand out from the surrounding text.
Destination location
The location where a folder or file is stored after it is moved.
Scroll
to page through a document in order to view contents that are not currently displayed.
Landscape orientation
rotating document text so it displays and prints horizontally across the longer side of a page.
Zoom
adjust the magnification on the content displayed on the screen. This does not affect the actual size of the printed document.
Where can you search for a help topic?
at any help page
IT strategy
A plan that identifies how information technology will be put in place over time to help and organization achieve its overall business goals.
Scroll wheel
a wheel on some mouse devices used to navigate through a document onscreen.
Shortcut menu
a menu of relevant commands that displays when you right-click an item. Also called a context menu.
Cascade
arrange windows so they overlap, with the active window in front.
how can you customize the ribbon in MOS?
you can customize the ribbon by adding commands you use frequently or removing commands you rarely use.
Technology infrastructure
the computer systems, networking devices, software, and other technologies used to collect store, and distribute information.