| A | B |
| Monitor | The main screen on your computer |
| Keyboard | Input device with letters and numbers |
| CPU | The main control unit of the PC |
| Mouse | An input device that controls the arrow on the screen |
| Ergonomics | The science of ensuring proper posture to minimize any injury |
| Program | Software that executes commands |
| Format | A method of organizing the document |
| Toolbar | A row of pictures that when chosen execute a menu command in the program |
| Menu | A list of commands to execute |
| Resume | A document that provides a snapshot of your skills, education and work experience |
| Desktop | The visual screen background with program icons that you see after logging in to the computer |
| Keypad | The number keys on the right side of the keyboard |
| Memo | A less formal note that identifies who receives the note, who wrote the note and the subject |
| Internet | An electronic communications network that connects computer networks |
| Margin | The space at the top, bottom, left, and right of a page |
| Tab | The button you press to indent a paragraph |
| Font | The type and look of the character's style |
| Icon | A picture used to represent a program that when double clicked starts the program |
| Double Space | Pressing Enter twice to skip a line between lines of text |
| Rough Draft | A copy of document that is used to check spelling, grammar and format and mark with corrections |
| Hard Return | Pressing the Enter button to get to the next line |
| Soft Return | When the word processor automatically moves your typing to the next line (wihtout pressing Enter) |
| Home Row | Keys on which your hands rest when you type |
| Business Letter | A letter written in a formal style sent to another business |
| Touch Typing | Typing without looking at the keys |