Microsoft office word 2007 Flashcards
terms
default
a standard setting or mode of operation.
word wrap
a feature that causes text to move automatically from the end of one line the beginning of the next line.
paragraph mark
a non-printing character inserted in a document to indicate where a paragraph ends.
undo
the command for reversing a previous action.
redo
the command for reversing the undo command.
business document
a professional document used to communicate information within a company or between one company and another.
personal business document
a document used to communicate information between an individual and a company.
insertion point
the flashing vertical line that indicates where the next action will occur in a document on-screen.
horizontal alignment
the position of text on a line in relation to the left and right margins.
hard copy
a document printed on paper.
mini toolbar
a toolbar that displays in the document area when you select text, providing quick, convenient access to common text editing and formatting commands.
thesaurus
a listing of words with synonyms and antonyms.
synonyms
words with the same meaning.
antonyms
words with opposite meanings .
autocorrect
a feature available in most Microsoft office 2007 programs that automatically corrects common spelling errors as you type.
caps lock
keyboard key used to toggle uppercase letters with lowercase letters.
select
mark text as focus of the next action, such as editing or formatting.
highlight
to apply a colored background to text to call attention to it.
horizontal alignment
the position of text in relation to the left or right page margins.
flush
lined up evenly along an edge.
vertical alignment
the position of text in relation to the top and bottom page margins.
line spacing
the amount of white space between lines of text in a paragraph.
paragraph spacing
the amount of white space between paragraphs
full block
a style of letter in which all lines start flush with the left margin that is, without a first-line indent.
modified block
a style of letter in which some lines start at the center of the page.
return address
the authors address, typically appearing at the very top of the letter as well as in the upper-left corner of an envelope.
letterhead
paper with a companies name and address already printed on it.
inside address
the recipients address typed in the letter above the salutation.
salutation
the line at the start of a letter including the greeting and recipients name.
computers clock
the clock/calendar built into your computers main processor to keep track of the current date and time.
case
the specific use of upper-lowercase letters.
delivery address
a recipients address printed on the outside of an envelope.
font
a complete set of characters in a specific face, style, size.
font face
the character design of a font set.
serif
a font that has curved or extended edges.
sans serif
a font that has straight edges.
script
a font that looks like handwriting.
font size
the height of an uppercase letter in a font set.
font style
the slant and weight of characters in a font set.
resume
a document listing information about a persons education, work experience and interests.
proofreaders marks
symbols written on a printed document by a copy-editor or proofreader to indicate where revisions are required
