| A | B |
|---|
| CPU | Central Processing Unit or "brain" of the computer |
| abacus | tool used by ancient civilizations to perform calculations |
| program | series of instructions written in a special computer language |
| ENIAC | first true computer |
| Arabic numerals | the number system we use today (1, 2, 3 NOT I, III, IV) |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| bit | single 0 or 1 in a binary number |
| byte | eight 0's or 1's (eight bits) |
| applications software | software written to perform specific tasks |
| double-click | pressing the left mouse button twice quickly |
| dialog boxes | supply information needed to execute a command |
| word wrap | wraps text to the next line automatically |
| file | a document stored on the network drive, C: drive or A: drive |
| Assistant | animated character that offers helpful tips (the paperclip!) |
| toolbar | shortcuts (buttons) to commonly performed actions |
| menu | list of commands from which you can choose |
| Undo | reverses whatever you did last |
| bold | darker characters |
| center vertically | File, Page Setup, Layout |
| red wavy underline | something is misspelled or not in the dictionary |
| delete key | removes characters to the right |
| backspace key | removes characters to the left |
| green wavy underline | something is grammatically incorrect |
| personal business letter | letter sent from you to a business |
| salutation | Dear _____________ |
