| A | B |
| AutoComplete | automatically inserts items such as dates after typing a few characters |
| AutoCorrect | automatically fixes many common typing, spelling, and grammatical errors |
| AutoText | storage location for frequently used text such as mailing addresses or lists |
| Backspace | removes data to the left of cursor |
| Character | letter, number, punctuation mark or other symbol |
| Clipboard | location where cut or copied data is stored |
| Copy | duplicates a selection of text or other data |
| Comments | notes added by an author or reviewer |
| Cursor | movable, blinking line that indicates where data will be entered |
| Cut | moves data from one location in a document to another location |
| Delete | removes data to the right of cursor |
| Format painter | copies the formatting of the selected text |
| Grammar checker | marks possible grammar errors by underlining with a green line |
| Insert | places data in selected location |
| Paste | inserts stored data from clipboard to selected area |
| Paste special | inserts stored data from a clipboard to a selected area using specific formatting |
| Replace | automatically substitutes text or other data |
| Revision mark | shows where a deletion, insertion, or other editing change has been made |
| Spell checker | marks possible spelling errors by underlining with a red line |
| Thesaurus | finds synonyms, antonyms, or related words |