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Computer Basics

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Graphical User InterfaceWhat does GUI stand for?
IconsSmall graphics that allow you to access a program
MultitaskingWorking on more than one task at a time
MultimediaAdding sound, music, pictures, animations, video clips, etc.
Taskbarthe bar that shows the windows that are open.
Titlebarthe bar that has shows the title and application that you are using
Loginhas a username and password
Bootto turn the computer on
Slide Transitionthe way the slide moves from one slide to the next
Animationthe way the text or pictures move on the slide
Keyboard Shortcutsusing certain keys to do a command
Ctrlthe key used most in keyboard shortcuts
Start --> Shut downthe proper way to shut down the computer
PowerPointThis presentation software is used as a visual aid for audiences
RIGHT Clickwhen you do this with your mouse it normally displays a pop-up menu
CPUReferred to as "the brain" of the computer
Central Processing UnitWhat does CPU stand for?
DesktopThe first screen you see when you login
Operating SystemWhat does OS stand for?
Window XPWhat Operating System (OS) do we use in this class?


Computer Applications
T. W. Browne Middle School
Dallas, TX

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