| A | B |
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| backup | a copy of a file or diskette |
| booting | the process by which Windows 98 is loaded |
| button | a dialog box that initiates and action when clicked |
| clicking | quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button |
| commands | peform specific tasks and actions |
| copying | creates an exact copy of an original file |
| desktop | the computer screen that has the Start buttong, taskbar and icons |
| Disk Operating System | allows the user to communicate with the computer |
| document | the material you create using an application |
| double-clicking | pressing the left mouse button twice in rapid succession |
| drag and drop | copying or moving objects by dragging them to a new location |
| dragging | holding down the left mouse button while moving the mouse |
| file | a document stored on disk |
| folder | organizes and stores related files |
| formatting | preparing a diskette to receive data |
| GUI (Graphical User Interface) | a program that uses icons to perform tasks |
| icon | a picture on the screen used to run programs |
| mouse | input device used to move the mouse pointer |
| moving | removes a file or folder and moves it elsewhere |
| pointing | moving the mouse to place the pointer |
| read-only | a file that cannot be changed |
| recycle bin | stores deleted files that may be recovered |
| right-clicking | clicking the right mouse button once |
| selecting | clicking on an object on the screen |
| start button | when clicked, displays a list of commands |
| taskbar | displays a button for each open program |
| toolbar | contains shortcuts for commonly used actions |
| window | area of the screen that contains an open program |
| Windows 98 | operating system that uses a GUI system |
