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computer
A handheld pointing device used to position a cursor on a computer screen. This allows the user to select items stored on a computer and, subsequently, perform actions on those items.
Mouse
A device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper. Printers vary in size, speed, sophistication, and cost. In general, more expensive printers are used for higher-resolution color printing.Sep 25, 2016
Printer
The ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from elementary use to programming and advanced problem solving.
Computer Literacy
A set of type characters that are darker and heavier than normal.
Bold Font
A typeface with letters slanted slightly to the right.
Italic Font
text is aligned along the left margin, and letter- and word-spacing is adjusted so that the text falls flush with both margins, also known as fully justified or full justification; centered—text is aligned to neither the left nor right margin; there is an even gap on each side of each line.
Justified
A typewriter-style device which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches. Following the decline of punch cards and paper tape, interaction via teleprinter-style.
Keyboard
A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer, cable box, video camera, VCR or other video generating device.
Monitor
A set of instructions and associated documentation that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task or it can mean all the software on a computer, including the applications and the operating system.
Computer Software
To move files, folders and selected text to another location.
Paste
Is a single button on the keyboard. Letters, numbers, functions, and symbols
Keys
A group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked together through communication channels to facilitate communication and resource-sharing among a wide range of users.
Network
On a keyboard is used to advance the cursor to the next tab stop.
Tab
On a computer keyboard is used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys.
Alt
Is commonly used as a symbolic representation for the ability to search or zoom, especially in computer software and websites.
Magnifying Glass