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Operating computers Flashcards

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v.

to open a computer file (= a collection of information stored on a computer) in order to look at or change information in it

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access

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v.

to join a file such as a document, picture or computer program, to an email

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attach

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n.

a computer file which is sent together with an email message

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attachment

  • I’ll email my report to you as an attachment. *
  • I wasn’t able to open that attachment. *
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*n. *

the design and making of computer programs and websites

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authoring

*authoring tools /software
web authoring *

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n.

in computing, an image which represents you in online games, chat rooms , etc. and which you can move around the screen using the mouse or keys

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avatar

*By typing in simple commands you can pick up objects and talk to other avatars, with your words displayed in a cartoon bubble above your head. *

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n.

a computer image formed from pixels which are each stored as a value of one or more bits (= units of information)

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bitmap

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n.

a key on a computer keyboard that you press to make any letters you type appear as capital letters until you press it again

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Caps Lock (key)

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  1. v.

To (cause a computer instruction to) operate by pressing a button on the mouse (= small control device) of a computer

  1. n.

when you press a button on the mouse (= small control device) of a computer to operate it

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click

1. If you want to open a file, click twice on the icon for it.
When you have selected the file you want, click the ‘Open’ box.

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adj.

Describes a word or image on a computer screen which you can click on to make further information appear or a new process begin

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clickable

*To find your nearest UK school, we have a clickable map dividing the UK into regions. *

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v.

able to use computers well

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computerate

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v.

n.

to use a computer to do something that was done by people or other machines before

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computerize / computerise

computerization / conmputerisation

*They’ve just computerized the whole system. *

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adj.

n.

able to use computers well

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computer literate

computer literacy

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n.

the key on a computer keyboard that is usually marked ‘Ctrl’ and is used together with other keys to do particular operations

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control key

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  1. v.

to get into someone else’s computer system without permission and get information or do something illegal

  1. v. [informal]

to copy computer programs or recorded material illegally

  1. v. [informal]

a method of cracking someone else’s computer system

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crack

*3. Find cracks for your shareware programs. *

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v.

to change electronic information or signals that were stored, written or sent in the form of a secret code (= system of letters, numbers or symbols) back into a form that you can understand and use normally

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decrypt

*Messages encrypted using the public key can be decrypted only by someone with the private key. *

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n.

a window (= a separate area on a computer screen) that appears and gives the person using the computer information about what they are doing

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dialog box

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v.

to put information into the form of a series of the numbers 0 and 1, usually so that it can be processed by a computer

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digitize

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v.

to press the mouse (= control device) twice in order to tell the computer to do something

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double-click

*Double-click (on) the icon to start the program. *

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v.

to copy or move programs or information into a computer’s memory, especially from the Internet or a larger computer

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download

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v.

to move something on a computer screen using a mouse

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drag

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n.

a list of choices on a computer screen which is hidden until you choose to look at it

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drop-down menu

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v.

Specialized to move information from a computer’s memory to a storage device

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dump

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v.

to change electronic information or signals into a secret code (= system of letters, numbers or symbols) that people cannot understand or use on normal equipment

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encrypt

*Your financial information is fully encrypted and cannot be accessed. *

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v.

to put information into a computer, book or document

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enter

*You have to enter a password to access the database. *

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  1. v.

to press the key on a computer keyboard which allows you to leave a particular screen and return to the previous one or to interrupt a process

  1. n.

the key on a computer keyboard which allows you to leave a particular screen and return to the previous one or to interrupt a process

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escape

    1. Escape from this window and return to the main menu. *
    1. Press Esc to return to the main menu. *
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v.

to end a computer program that you are using

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exit

*You have to exit the program before starting another. *

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v.

If you ……. information from a computer, you copy a large amount of it either to a different part of the computer’s storage space or to another form of storage such as a floppy disk , so that it can be used for a different purpose.

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export

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v. [Informal]

to press the wrong button by accident when you are using a computer keyboard

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fat finger syndrome

*I thought the computer wasn’t working but I must have fat-fingered my password. *

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v.

to mark computer information with one of two possible values so that you can process it later

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flag

*We’ll flag the records of interest in the database and then we can give you a print-out. *

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n.

a piece of text, such as a title or initials, that appears at the bottom of every page of a document or book

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footer

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  1. n.

the way in which information is arranged and stored on a computer

  1. v.

to organize or arrange text, especially on a computer, according to a chosen pattern

  1. v.

to prepare a computer disk for use with a particular type of computer

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format

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v.

to get into someone else’s computer system without permission in order to find out information or do something illegal

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hack

*Computer hacking has become very widespread over the last decade.
A programmer had managed to hack into some top-secret government data. *

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n.

someone who hacks into other people’s computer systems

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hacker

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34
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n.

in computing, a key that starts a particular computer program or causes a series of actions to be performed automatically, sometimes when used in combination with another key; a **shortcut (key) **

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hot key

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35
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v.

to copy information from one computer or computer program to another

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import

*I need to import data from the database into my word processor.
imported files *

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36
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v.

to put information into a computer or other piece of electronic equipment

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input

*I’ve spent the morning inputting data into the computer. *

37
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v.

to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it

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install

*Andrew, can you help me install this software? *

38
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adj.

adv.

describes a system or computer program which is designed to involve the user in the exchange of information

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interactive

interactively

*an interactive game/video
This is an interactive museum where children can actively manipulate the exhibits. *

39
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v.

to connect two or more pieces of equipment, such as computers

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interface
*The computers must be properly interfaced. *

40
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v.

to get information from a computer

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interrogate

41
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v.

to put information into a computer using a keyboard

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keyboard

42
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n.

someone whose job is to put information into a computer using a keyboard

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keyboarder

43
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v.

to press the button on the left of a computer mouse in order to make the computer do something

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left click

44
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n.

….. often appears in an on-screen key that you click (= press) with your mouse as part of the process to start using a computer which is connected to a computer system.

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login

45
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v.

to change one image into another, or combine them, using a computer program

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morph

*The video showed a man morphing into a tiger. *

46
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v.

to connect computers together so that they can share information

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network

*Our computer system consists of about twenty personal computers networked to a powerful file-server. *

47
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  1. adj.

If a computer document or program is open, it is ready to be read or used

  1. v.

If you open a computer document or program, you make it ready to read or use

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Open

*1. Make sure the file you’re copying to is open before you click ‘Paste’. *

*2. To open a new document, click ‘File’, then click ‘New’.
Click the desktop icon to open the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. *

48
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v.

If you ……… a computer file, you replace it with a different one.

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overwrite

49
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v.

to move a piece of text to a particular place in a computer document

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paste

*Cut that paragraph and then paste it at the end of the page. *

50
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v.

to automatically add information to a list or table on a computer

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populate

*There are several ways to populate the database. *

51
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v.

to press the button on the right of a computer mouse in order to make the computer do something

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right click

*Right click on the Start button and then click on ‘Explore’. *

52
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v.

to put information on a computer onto a computer disk

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save

53
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v.

to move text or other information on a computer screen in order to view a different part of it

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scroll

*Scroll to the end of the document. *

54
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n.

on a computer screen, a long thin strip with arrows and a sliding section at the edge of a window, used for moving its contents up, down or across

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scroll bar

55
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adj.

If computer files are searchable, it is possible to search for words, numbers, and other information in those files

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searchable

*a fully searchable database *

56
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v.

to use a computer program which makes certain that the words in a document have the correct letters in the correct order

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spell check

*It’s always a good idea to run a spell check once you’ve finished writing. *

57
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v.

to listen to or watch sound or video on a computer directly from the Internet rather than downloading it and saving it first

A

stream

58
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n.

a small pointed metal or plastic stick that you use to make a PDA (= a small computer that you hold in your hand) work

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stylus

59
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n.

someone who knows a lot about a computer program and can help other people to use it

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superuser

60
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v.

to spend time visiting a lot of websites

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surf

*Many towns and cities have cybercafes where you can surf the Internet/Net/Web. *

61
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n.

the key on a computer keyboard which allows you to move the cursor (= a symbol which shows where you are working) forward a few spaces

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tab key

62
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v.

to mark computer information so that you can process it later

A

tag

63
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n.

on a computer screen, a set of symbols that shows the programs you are using and allows you to change them

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taskbar

64
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n.

an office, usually in a village, provided with computers and electronic communications equipment for use by people and businesses in the area

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telecottage

65
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n.

when someone works from a telecottage

A

telecottaging

66
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n.

the long narrow coloured part along the top of your computer screen that shows the title of the document or program that is open

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title bar

67
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v.

to switch a feature on a computer on and off by pressing the same button or key

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toggle

*Use this key to toggle between the two typefaces.
By toggling this key, you can switch the italics on and off. *

68
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n.

on a computer screen, a row of icons (= small pictures that you choose in order to make the computer do something)

A

toolbar

69
Q

n.

a special area on a laptop or other computer that you touch in order to move the cursor or give an instruction

A

touchpad

70
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  1. n.

a computer screen that you touch to get information, buy something, etc.

  1. adj
A

a touch screen

*1. Customers use a touch screen to buy tickets. *

*2. Voters in Georgia will use a touch-screen voting system.
touch-screen technology *

71
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  1. v.

to remove a computer program from a computer

  1. adj.

describes a computer program which removes other programs from a computer

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Uninstall

*1. The program ran so slowly, I had to uninstall it.
To uninstall this demo, double-click the Add/Remove icon. *

*2. There is still a lot of software that comes without an uninstall program . *

72
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v.

to return a computer file to its original size after it has been zipped (= reduced in size so that it can be easily sent or stored)

A

unzip

73
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  1. v.

to copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the Internet

  1. n.

a computer program or information that can be uploaded

A

upload

74
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n.

a name or other word that you sometimes need to type in together with a password before you are allowed to use a computer or the Internet

A

username

*Please enter your username and password. *

75
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v.

to record information in the memory of a computer

A

write

*There was a problem writing to the disk in the A drive. *

76
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v.

to compress (= reduce the size of) a computer file so that it uses less space, and can be more easily sent or stored

A

zip

*If you’re desperate for disk space you could zip the file (up) and stick it on a floppy. *

77
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n.

a computer file that has been compressed (= reduced in size) so that it uses up less space

A

zip file

78
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phrasal v.

to make an extra copy of computer information

A

back sth up

*Make sure you back up your files. *

79
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phrasal v.

to find and show information on a computer screen

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call sth up

*You can use the search facility to call up all the occurrences of a particular word in a document. *

80
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phrasal v.

to send someone a copy of an email that you are sending to someone else

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copy sb in

*I’ll copy you in on all emails relating to the project. *

81
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phrasal v.

to look for something on a computer or website by moving from general information to more detailed information

A

drill down

*Many websites have some form of hyperlink navigation as you drill down. *

82
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phrasal v.

to put information into a computer or a machine using a keyboard

A

*key sth in *

83
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phrasal v.

to connect a computer to a computer system by typing your name, so that you can start working

A

log in/on

*Log on using your name and password. *

84
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phrasal v.

to stop a computer being connected to a computer system, usually when you want to stop working

A

log off/out

*Could you all log off for a few minutes, please? *

85
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phrasal v.

If you roll over something on a computer screen, you move the mouse over an active place so that you can see information that is hidden underneath

A

roll (sth) over sth

*If you roll your mouse over a word, its definition will appear. *

86
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Expression

If you copy and paste something on a computer screen, you move it from one area to another

A

copy and paste

87
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Expression

to move words or pictures from one place to another in a computer document

A

cut and paste

88
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Expression

If you drag and drop something on a computer screen, you move it from one area to another using the mouse

A

drag and drop

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