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| Accuracy | A measure of error in keyboarding |
| Arrow Keys | Keys used to move the cursor up, down, left, or right |
| Backspace Key | Key used to backup and erase the character or space to the left of the cursor |
| CPU (Central Processing Unit) | component of a computer system where programs actually operate |
| Caps Lock Key | Key pressed to turn everything you type into capital letters |
| Click | to press and release a button on your mouse |
| Click and Drag | holding down the left or right mouse button while moving the mouse/cursor |
| Copy | to make an exact duplicate of information in a document so it can be placed in a new location |
| Cursor | visually distinct mark that shows the point on a display screen where the next letter, number, symbol, or space will be entered |
| Cut | deletion of text or graphics that can subsequently be placed in a new location |
| Delete Key | the key pressed to remove selected text or objects |
| Double Space | horizontal line spacing which leaves one blank line space between displayed or printed lines of text |
| Quadruple Space | - horizontal line spacing which leaves three blank line spaces between displayed or printed lines of text |
| Enter Key | The key pressed to begin a new line - also called the Return Key |
| Escape Key | a key that lets the user cancel the last operation and go back to the previous screen |