Vocab A-M Flashcards
address bar
the bar at the top of a folder window with which you can navigate to a different folder or library, or go back to a previous one
alignment
the placement of text or objects relative to the left and right margins
application
another term for program
back and forward buttons
buttons at the top of a folder window that work in conjunction with the address bar to change folder by going backward or forward one folder at a time
backstage tabs
the area along the left side of backstage view with tabs to display various pages of commands
backstage view
a centralized space for file management task; for example, opening, saving, printing, publishing, or saving a file; a navigation pane displays along the left side with tabs that group file-related tasks together
center alignment
the alignment of text or objects that is centered horizontally between the left and right margin
click
the action of pressing the left button on your mouse pointing device one time
command
an instruction to a computer program that causes an action to be carried out
common dialog boxes
the set of dialog boxes that include open, save, and save as, which are provided by the windows programming interface, and which display and operate in all of the office programs in the same manner
context sensitive command
a command associated with activities in which you are engaged
contextual tabs
tabs that are added to the ribbon automatically when a specific object, such as a picture, is selected, and that contain commands relevant to the selected object
copy
a command that duplicates a selection and places it on the clipboard
cut
a command that removes a selection and places it on the clipboard
default
the term that refers to the current selection or setting that is automatically used by a computer program unless you specify otherwise
deselect
the action of canceling the selection of an object or block of text by clicking outside of the selection
desktop
in windows, the opening screen that simulates your work area
details pane
the area at the bottom of a folder window that displays the most common file properties
dialog box
a small window that contains options for completing a task
dialog box launcher
a small icon that displays to the right of some group names on the ribbon, and which opens a related dialog box or task pane providing additional options and commands related to that group
document properties
details about a file that describes or identifies it, including the title, author name, subject, and keywords that identify the document’s topic or contents; also known as metadata
double-click
the action of clicking the left mouse button two times in rapid succession
drag
the action of holding down the left mouse button while moving your mouse
edit
the action of making changes to text or graphics in an office file
file
a collection of information stored on a computer under a single name, for example, a word document or powerpoint presentation
file list
in a folder window, the area on the right that displays the contents of the current folder or library
folder
a container in which you store files
folder window
in windows, a window that displays the contents of the current folder, library, or device, and contains helpful parts so that you can navigate
font
a set of characters with the same design and shape
font styles
formatting emphasis such as bod, italic, and underline
footer
a reserved area for text or graphics that displays at the bottom of each page in a document
format painter
an office feature that copies formatting from one selection of text to another
formatting
the process of establishing the overall appearance of text, graphics, and pages in an office file, for example, a word document
formatting marks
characters that display on the screen, but do not print, indicating where the enter key, the spacebar, and the tab key were pressed; also called nonprinting characters
gallery
when sorting on multiple fields in datasheet view, the field that will be used for the second level of sorting
groups
on the office ribbon, the sets of related commands that you might need for a specific type of task
header
a reserved area for text or graphics that display at the top of each page in a document
icons
pictures that represent a program, a file, a folder, or some other object
insertion point
a blinking vertical line that indicates where text or graphics will be inserted
keyboard shortcut
a combination of two or more keyboard keys used to perform a task that would otherwise require a mouse
key tips
the letter that displays on a command in the ribbon and that indicates the key you can press to activate the command when keyboard control of the ribbon is activated
landscape orientation
a page orientation in which that pater is wider than it is tall
library
in windows, a collection of items, such as files and folder, assembles form various locations that might be on your computer, an external hard drive removable media, or someone else’s computer
live preview
a technology that shows the result of applying editing for formatting change as you point to possible result before you actually apply it
Microsoft access
a database program, with which you can collect, track, and report data
Microsoft excel
a spreadsheet program, with which you calculate and analyze numbers and create charts
Microsoft office 2010
a Microsoft suite of products that includes programs, servers, and services for individuals, small organizations, and large enterprises to perform specific tasks
Microsoft onenote
an office program with which you can manage notes that you make at meetings or in classes
Microsoft outlook
an office program with which you can manage e-mail and organizational activities
Microsoft power point
a presentation program, with which you can communicate information with high-impact graphics
Microsoft publisher
an office program with which you can create desktop publishing documents such as brochures
Microsoft word
a word processing program also referred to as an authoring program, with which you create and share documents by using its writing tools
mini toolbar
a small toolbar containing frequently used formatting commands that display as a result of selecting text or objects
