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| Command | Input that tells the computer which task to execute |
| Gallery | A menu that displays pictures instead of plain text options. Often, the pictures indicate the effect that will result if you select the option. |
| Dialog Box | A window in which you select options that affect the way the program executes a command. |
| Task Pane | A small window that displays additional options and commands for certain features in a MS Office 2007 program. |
| Contextual tab | A Ribbon tab that is only available in a certain context or situation. |
| Screen Tip | A balloon containing information that is displayed when you rest your mouse pointer on certain screen elements. |
| Toggle | A type of command that can be switched off or on. |
| Live Preview | A feature that displays the potential result of applying an editing or formatting change. |
| Access keys | Keystrokes that can be used in place of mouse cilcks to select any command. |
| KeyTip | A pop-up letter that identifies the access key(s) for a command. |
| Submenu | A menu that is displayed when you select a command on another menu. |
| Shortcut Menu | A menu of relevant commands that displays when you right-click an item. Also called a context menu. |