Basic Computer Vocab Flashcards
logon screen
the screen you see when you are starting the computer
button
anything you can click on
what can you do with a button?
click, press, or hit
what is our username (for computer)
“utc”
what is our password (for computer)
“pgcc2017”
icon
small pictures or logos that represent a program on the computer
browser
the program that lets you browse the internet
taskbar
at the bottom of the screen\
shows your open programs
address bar
WHERE: near the top of the browser
WHAT IT DOES: has the address (URL) for the website you are visiting
snipping tool
WHAT IT DOES: a program that lets you take a “picture” of the screen
start button
WHERE: bottom left corner of the screen (on the taskbar)
WHAT: helps you find programs
pin to taskbar
make the program stay on the taskbar
HOW: drag the icon and drop it onto the taskbar
click and drag
hold the mouse button down and move the mouse
minimize a program
WHAT: hide the program
HOW: click the “minimize” button in the top right corner
Paint (program)
WHAT: a program that helps you draw simple pictures
ribbon
WHERE: at the top of a program
WHAT: has icons for tools
select
WHAT: choose an area of the screen
HOW: click and drag (corner to corner)
CURSOR: a large +
resize
WHAT: make something bigger or smaller
HOW: select, then drag the corner
CURSOR: two arrows
paint bucket
WHAT: a tool that lets you color large areas
CURSOR: looks like a paint bucket
shape
EXAMPLES: square, rectangle, triangle, circle, star
tab
WHERE: a little bit that sticks out of the top of the ribbon
WHY: shows you there is a new ribbon underneath
text tool
WHAT: lets you type on a picture
font
WHAT: the way that text looks
WHERE: on the “text” tab of the ribbon
bold
WHAT: describes text that is extra-wide and dark
italic
WHAT: describes text that is slanted
underline
WHAT: describes text that has a line under it
What does this cursor do?
insert text
What does this cursor do?
move the selection on the screen
What does this cursor do?
resize the selection
What does this cursor do?”
make a selection or a shape
drop-down arrow
WHAT: a small triangle
WHAT IS DOES: gives you a list of options
highlight
WHAT: select text with the cursor
HOW: click and drag, or double-click
What is a serif font?
A font with extra bits, like this:
resize handle
The small square that you can click to resize a selection
zoom in
zoom out
view the document from closer or farther away
what colors are these?
maroon (or brown)
lavender
beige
gold
what shape is this:
diamond
dotted outline
WHAT: shows you what is selected
What are the
outline and fill colors?
outline: red
fill color: yellow
cross it out
text with a line through it, like this:
