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| start menu | helps you open programs and locate folders and files; you can access almost any feature of your computer from here |
| log off and shut down | two ways to disconnect from the network are |
| keyboard shortcut | a keyboard command that takes the place of using the mouse |
| insertion point | the symbol that shows where text or data will be entered on screen |
| task bar | an element at the bottom of the desktop that displays which windows are being used |
| active window | the application you are currently using, and it displays in the foregound |
| window | an area on the computer screen where an application can be viewed or accessed |
| application | a software program that performs many tasks such as organizing information, creating reports, or printing a picture |
| program | the set of instructions a computer receives in order to carry out its many functions |
| password | a secret word or set or characters that prevents other people from logging on as you |
| user name | a unique name that identifies you to the network |
| log on | to access a netowrk, often by typing in a user |
| icon | a little picture that represents programs, document files, Web links, or other items on the computer |
| desktop | the first Microsoft Office scrfeen you see, which is the main work area on a computer |
| arrow keys | these keys move the insertion point up, down, left, or right without creating spaces or deleting text |
| shut down | automatically logs you off the network |
| sleep | lets your computer use less power when it is not in use |
| restart | you might need to do this after you install new software or if your computer is not working properly |
| lock | secures the computer when you need to leave your workstation and to leave all programs and documents open |
| log off | disconnects your account from the network without shutting down the computer |
| switch user | changes users |
| click the bottom left corner | will NOT increase the size of a window |
| space bar | moves the insertion point to the right |
| keyboard shortcut | instead of inputting a command with the mouse, you can use a |
| vertical line | what does the insertion point look like |
| press enter | How do you move the insertion point to the next line in Microsoft Word? |
| press backspace | How do you delete a character to the left in Microsoft Word? |
| delete and backspace | What are two ways to erase text in Microsoft Word? |
| log off and shut down | Which two commands disconnect your computer from the network? |
| Start Menu | Where do you access the following: launch a program, open an Office Document, shut down the computer, view recent documents? |
| desktop | Program icons, taskbar, recycle bin, My Computer folder and Internet connection can all be found on your ___. |
| data | If you shut down your computer improperly, you could lose ____. |
| gui | allows you to interact with your computer by clicking easy-to-use images or icons, rather than keying commands |
