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
