| A | B |
| Borders | are used in page formatting to add lines around text or graphic images |
| Columns | are used to format text for documents such as newspapers and newsletters |
| Page Breaks | may be manual or automatic and are used to manage the content on a page |
| Headers & Footers | add global information to a document, such as page numbers and document titles |
| Orphan & Widow Protection | is usually a default feature in word processing software |
| Margin | the amount of white space around the sides of a document |
| Page Orientation | used to enhance the appearance and improve readability of a document |
| Page Formatting | Is the arrangement of text on a page. |
| Tables | used to arrange text in columns and rows and are helpful in presenting, organizing, and clarifying information |
| Word Wrap | automatic continuation of text from line to line |
| Tabs | used to align and organize data into groups and subgroups |
| Paragraph Headings | keyed at the beginning of a paragraph in bold font to give the reader a quick idea about the content of the paragraph |
| Cut & Paste | used in paragraph formatting that allows the user to move text from one location to another |
| Hanging Indent | used in reference materials |
| Bullets/Numbers | used to list items |
| Footnotes | source references that are placed at the bottom (foot) of the same page and are indicated by a superscripted number or symbol within the document |
| Endnotes | source references that are placed on a Notes page at the end of a document. |
| Endnotes/Footnotes | used to add reference and commentary information to textual content |
| Borders & Shading | used together or separately to emphasize a specific textual element in a document |
| Line Spacing | set for single, one and a half lines, double, or triple |
| Indents | used to indicate a new paragraph and offset long quotes |
| Paragraph Formatting | The arrangement of text within paragraphs on a page |
| Sans Serif Font | does not include the attributes at the tips of each letter |
| Serif Font | has small attributes at the tips of each letter |
| Small Caps | used to format titles or headings in a document |
| Subscripts | used respectively in chemical definitions |
| Superscripts | used respectively for footnotes or reference purposes |
| Style | a format tool used to apply global font formats to text |
| Accent Symbol | is used to indicate emphasis during pronunciation |
| Underline | used to indicate links to web pages and should be reserved for that purpose in most cases |
| Italics | used to indicate book titles and other published works |
| Bold | used to emphasize a specific word |
| Font Formating | Is the appearance, size, and attributes of text. |
| Word Processing | Using the computer to create, edit, proofread, format, and print documents. |