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| hardware | computers printers and other devices |
| software | programs that provide the instructions for the computer or other hardware device |
| compatibility | the ability to work with another program or hardware device |
| software suite | a group of software programs sold as a single unit. Usually the programs have common features that make it easy to integrate |
| ribbon | a screen element that displays buttons for accessing Office features and commands |
| mouse | a device that allows you to select items on the screen by pointing at them with the mouse pointer |
| mouse pointer | a marker on your computer screen that shows you where teh next mouse action will occur. The mouse pointer changes shape depending on the current action |
| insertion point | the flashing vertical line that indicates where the next action will occur in a document or file on-screen |
| scroll wheel | a wheel on some mouse devices that allows you to scroll smoothly |
| I-Beam | A mouse pointer shape resembling the uppercase letter I |
| Current File | The file currently open and active |
| menu | a list of commands and choices |
| icon | a picture used to identify an element on-screen such as a toolbar button |
| window | an area on screen where a program or document is displayed |
| elements | menus, icons, and other items that are part of an on-screen interface |
| toolbar | a row of buttons used to select features and commands |
