Word Flashcards
Word Processing Software
Computer application used primarily with text to create, edit and format documents.
Microsoft Word
A word processing software application to produce all sorts of documents.
Word Wrap
A feature that automatically moves words to the next line if they do not fit on the currents line
Templates
A predesigned file that incorporates formatting elements, such as theme and layouts, and may include content that can be modified.
Insertion Point
Blinking bar that indicates where text that you type next will appear.
Thesaurus
A tool used to quickly find a synonym (word with same meaning)
Insights
A pane that presents outside resources, such as images, definitions and other references
Header
An area with one or more lines of information at the top of each page.
Footer
Information that is displayed at the bottom of a documents page
Watermark
Text or graphics that display behind text
Symbol
A character or graphic not normally included on a keyboard.
Print Layout View
View that closely resembles the way the document will look when printed.
Draft View
View that shows a great deal of document space, but no margins, headers/footers, or other special features
Outline View
A structural view of the document that can be collapsed and expanded as necessary.
Web Layout View
View that displays how the document will look when posted to the internet.
Read Mode
View in which text reflows automatically between columns to make it easier to read.
Document Properties
Data elements that identify a document, such as author or comments.
Document Inspector
Checks for and removes certain hidden and personal information from a document
Formatting
The process of modifying text by changing font and paragraph characteristics
Font
A combination of typeface and type style
Live Preview
An Office feature that provides a preview of the results of a selection when you point to an option in a list or gallery. Using Live Preview, you can experiment with a setting before making a final choice.
Serif Font
A font that contains a thin line or extension at the top and bottom of the primary strokes on characters.