Microsoft Word Vocab Flashcards
Access key
A tool that replaces that replaces a keyboard.
Auto Complete
A command that automatically completes text, such as the current date, day of the week and month.
Backstage View
A tool that offers quick access to commands for performing many file management tasks all displayed in a single navigation pane that can be customized to fit users’ needs.
Block Style
A format style that aligns text along the left margin.
Command
An instruction users give word by clicking a button or entering information into a command box.
Dialog Box
A box that displays additional options or information you can use to execute commands.
Dialog Box Launcher
A small arrow in the lower right corner of the group.
Groups
Collection of related word commands.
I-beam
The large “I” created when users place the cursor near the insertion point.
Insertion Point
The blinking point at the upper left side of the document where you will begin creating your text.
Key Tips
A tool that replaces some keyboard short cuts from earlier versions of Microsoft.
Menu
A list of options.
Mini Toolbar
A small toolbar with popular commands that appears when you point to selected text.
Mixed Punctuation
A style that requires a colon after the salutation and comma after the closing.
Non-Printing character
Symbols for certain formatting commands that can help users create and edit documents.
Open Punctuation
A style that requires no punctuation after the salutation or the closing.
Preview
A tool that enables users to visually check your document for errors before printing.
To send a document to a printer.
Quick access toolbar
A toolbar that contains commands that users use more often, such as Save, Undo, and Redo.
Redo
A command that repeats a user’s last action.
Ribbon
A tool that is divided into eight tabs that contains group.
Save
A button in the Quick Access Toolbar that saves an existing document.
Save as
A dialog box that will save a document in a specific format.
screen tip
A tool that provides more information about commands.
Settings
An option that enables user’s to set document properties.
Shortcut Menu
A menu that contains a list of useful commands.
Tabs
Eight areas of activity on the ribbon that contain groups or collections of related Word commands.
Template
Master document that has predefined page layout, fonts, margins, and styles and is
used to create new documents that will share the same basic formatting.
Undo
A command that allows users to cancel or undo their last command or action.
White Space
A space between pages in a document.
word wrap
A tool that automatically wraps text to the next line as it reaches the right margin.
