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1
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address bar

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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

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alignment

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the placement of text or objects relative to the left and right margins

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application

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another term for program

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back and forward buttons

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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

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backstage tabs

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the area along the left side of backstage view with tabs to display various pages of commands

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backstage view

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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

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center alignment

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the alignment of text or objects that is centered horizontally between the left and right margin

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click

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the action of pressing the left button on your mouse pointing device one time

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command

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an instruction to a computer program that causes an action to be carried out

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common dialog boxes

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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

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context sensitive command

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a command associated with activities in which you are engaged

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contextual tabs

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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

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copy

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a command that duplicates a selection and places it on the clipboard

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cut

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a command that removes a selection and places it on the clipboard

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default

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the term that refers to the current selection or setting that is automatically used by a computer program unless you specify otherwise

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deselect

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the action of canceling the selection of an object or block of text by clicking outside of the selection

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desktop

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in windows, the opening screen that simulates your work area

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details pane

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the area at the bottom of a folder window that displays the most common file properties

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dialog box

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a small window that contains options for completing a task

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dialog box launcher

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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

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document properties

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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

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double-click

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the action of clicking the left mouse button two times in rapid succession

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drag

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the action of holding down the left mouse button while moving your mouse

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edit

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the action of making changes to text or graphics in an office file

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file

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a collection of information stored on a computer under a single name, for example, a word document or powerpoint presentation

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file list

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in a folder window, the area on the right that displays the contents of the current folder or library

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folder

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a container in which you store files

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folder window

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in windows, a window that displays the contents of the current folder, library, or device, and contains helpful parts so that you can navigate

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font

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a set of characters with the same design and shape

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font styles

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formatting emphasis such as bod, italic, and underline

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footer

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a reserved area for text or graphics that displays at the bottom of each page in a document

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format painter

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an office feature that copies formatting from one selection of text to another

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formatting

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the process of establishing the overall appearance of text, graphics, and pages in an office file, for example, a word document

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formatting marks

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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

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gallery

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when sorting on multiple fields in datasheet view, the field that will be used for the second level of sorting

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groups

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on the office ribbon, the sets of related commands that you might need for a specific type of task

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header

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a reserved area for text or graphics that display at the top of each page in a document

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icons

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pictures that represent a program, a file, a folder, or some other object

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insertion point

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a blinking vertical line that indicates where text or graphics will be inserted

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keyboard shortcut

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a combination of two or more keyboard keys used to perform a task that would otherwise require a mouse

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key tips

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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

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landscape orientation

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a page orientation in which that pater is wider than it is tall

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library

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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

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live preview

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a technology that shows the result of applying editing for formatting change as you point to possible result before you actually apply it

45
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Microsoft access

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a database program, with which you can collect, track, and report data

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Microsoft excel

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a spreadsheet program, with which you calculate and analyze numbers and create charts

47
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Microsoft office 2010

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a Microsoft suite of products that includes programs, servers, and services for individuals, small organizations, and large enterprises to perform specific tasks

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Microsoft onenote

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an office program with which you can manage notes that you make at meetings or in classes

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Microsoft outlook

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an office program with which you can manage e-mail and organizational activities

50
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Microsoft power point

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a presentation program, with which you can communicate information with high-impact graphics

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Microsoft publisher

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an office program with which you can create desktop publishing documents such as brochures

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Microsoft word

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a word processing program also referred to as an authoring program, with which you create and share documents by using its writing tools

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mini toolbar

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a small toolbar containing frequently used formatting commands that display as a result of selecting text or objects

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