| A | B |
|---|
| program | a set of instructions that tells your computer how to do a job |
| software | the programs that run your computer |
| applications | programs that performs a special task such as word processing |
| input | the data you put on the computer |
| window | a box on the screen that show information |
| icon | a small symbol that stands for something else |
| cursor | the blinking line or square that waits for input. |
| pointer | an on-screen arrow that you control with your mouse |
| maximize | to make a window bigger |
| minimize | to make a window smaller |
| zoom | the tiny box in the right corner that makes a window larger |
| menu | a list of functions to choose from |
| dialogue box | a message box that asks for a choice or answer |
| database | a computerized list of information such as a class student list |
| retrieve | to get or find |
| word processing | using the computer like a typewriter for writing papers, letters, etc |
| spreadsheet | a computer program for keeping schedules and working with numbers |
| file | where data or a document is stored |
| directory | a list of files stored together |
| folder | another name for directory |
| margin | the right and left sides of the page where there is no printing |
| edit | to rewrite, change or correct |
| destination | the place your want your info to be stored, the destination drive |
| align | to arrange next to, adjust |
| font | the design of the letters used in printing |
| transition | the flow from one slide to another like in powerpoint |
