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Computer and Microsoft Word Basics

Computer and Microsoft Word Terminology.

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HelpUsed to get help with a program or feature.
Insertion PointCan be moved throughout the document without interfering with text by using the mouse, the keyboard, or the mouse combined with the keyboard.
Scroll BarIitem on the vertical scroll bar indicates the location of the text in the document in relation to the remainder of the document.
Horizontal RulerDisplays horizontally above the document window and is used to set margins, indents, and tabs.
Office ButtonDisplays as a Microsoft Office logo and, when clicked, displays a list of options along with the most recently opened documents.
Quick Access ToolbarDisplays to the right of the Office button and contains buttons for commonly used commands.
RibbonAn area containing the tabs and commands divided into groups.
Status BarLocated at the bottom of the Microsoft Word program and displays number of pages and words, View buttons, and the Zoom sliber bar.
TaskbarPart of Windows XP and displays the Start button.
Title BarLocated at the top of the Microsoft Word window and displays the document name followed by the program name.
TabsContains commands and features organized into groups.
Vertical RulerDisplays vertically to the left of the document window and is used to set top and bottom margins.
I-Beam PointerUsed to move the insertion point or to select text.
Vertical Scroll BarUsed to view various parts of the document.
Double-ClickHow you quickly select a word.
Save asUse this command to save an existing document with a new filename.
DesktopThe screen on your monitor. Your main work area on your computer.
IconsPicture symbols for programs and documents on your desktop.
Start ButtonLocated in the lower left corner of the Taskbar.
MouseA tool for getting around the desktop.
PointMoving the mouse so that the pointer points to an item.
ClickPressing the left mouse button once and letting go.
DragPressing and holding down the left mouse button and moving the pointer to another location.
Right-ClickPressing the right mouse button once and letting go.
WindowThe place that software displays on the monitor.
Close buttonButton in the upper right corner of a window. Displays as a red X. Used to close the window or program.
Restore buttonButton in the upper right corner of a window. Displays as an overlapping square. Used to make a window or program smaller so you have the ability to resize the window.
Maximize buttonButton in the upper right corner of a window. Displays as a square. Used to make a window or program fill the entire screen area.
Minimize buttonButton in the upper right corner of a window. Displays as a - . Used to minimize a window or program to the taskbar.
GroupsShown below the commands of a the tab in Microsoft Office.
Menu BarMay appear at the top of your application window just under the title bar. It offers choices.
ToolbarsLet you choose commances quickly and easily. They consist of icons or buttons that represent commands.
Keyboard ShortcutsShortcuts used to open menus or execute commands.
Dialog BoxA box that gives you setup options for your document.


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