Microsoft Office Basics Flashcards
What is the vertical line that indicates where typed text will be inserted or deleted in a document?
Insertion Point
What is a list of commands or choices
Menu
A device that allows you to select onscreen items by pointing at them with the mouse pointer
Mouse
Temporary memory a computer uses to store
information while it is processing
RAM (Random Access Memory)
A marker on your computer that lets you know where
the next mouse
Mouse Pointer
Text or graphics printed at the top of all pages in a document
Header
Non-printing characters inserted in a document to indicate where a paragraph ends
Paragraph Mark
A feature that causes text to move automatically from the end of one line to the begining of the next line
Word Wrap
The position of text across a line in relation to the left
and right margins
Horizontal Alignment
What is the amount of white space between lines of text in a paragraph
Line Spacing
A unit of measurement used in desktop publishing and graphic design
Point
The position of text in relation to the top and bottom margin
Vertical Alignment
A recipient’s address printed on the outside of an envelope
Delivery address
A placeholder for data that might change
Field
A style of letter in which all lines start flush with the left margins - without indents
Full Block
A temporary left and/or right margin for lines or paragraph
Indent
The recipient’s address typed in the letter above the salutation
Inside Address
A style of letter in which some lines start at the center of the page
Modified block
The writer’s address, typically appearing at the very top of the letter as well as in the upper -left corner of an envelope
Return address
The line at the start of a letter including the greeting and the recipient’s name.
Example: Dear Mr. Doe
Salutation
