| A | B |
|---|
| Hardware | computers, printers & other devices |
| software | programs provide instructions for comp. or other hardware device |
| compatibility | ability to work with another hardware device |
| software suite | group of programs-sold as single unit-common features |
| ribbon | screen element-displays access buttons |
| mouse | device-use to select items on screen |
| mouse pointer | marker on computer screen-shows where next mouse action will occur |
| insertion point | flashing vertical line-shows where nest action will occur |
| scroll wheel | used to navigate through document on screen |
| scroll | to page thru a doc in order to view a part that is not displayed |
| I beam | mouse pointer shape representing an upper case I |
| hyperlink | text or graphic used to provide direct connection w/destination or location |
| mouse pad | smooth cushioned surface on which mouse slides |
| current file | file currently open and active |
| menu | list of commands or choices |
| icon | pix used to identify an element used onscreen, like toolbar button |
| window | area onscreen where program or doc is displayed |
| elements | menus, icons & other elements-part of onscreen interfacet |
| toolbar | row of buttons used to select features & commands |
| command | input-tells computer which task to execute |
| gallery | menu that displays pix instead of plain text options |
| dialog box | window in which you select options that affect the way the program executes a command |
| task pane | small window-displays additional options & commands for certain features in Microsoft Office file |
| contextual tab | ribbon tab-only available in certain contextual situations |
| screentip | balloon containing info displayed when you rest mouse pointer on certain screen elements |
| toggle | type of command-can be switched off or on |
| live preview | displays potential result of applying, editong or formatting change |
| access keys | keystrokes-used in place of mouse strokes |
| keytip | pop up letter-identifies access key for commnad |
| sub menu | menu displayed when u select a command or another menu |
| shortcut menu | menu of relevant commands that displays when u right-click an item |
| default | standard setting of operation |
| maximize | enlarge window to fill entire screen |
| minimize | hide a window-appears only as a button on the tool bar |
| restore | return a minimized screen to its previous size and position |
| restore down | resturn a maximized window to its previous size and position on a screen |
| zoom in | increase size of doc as its displayed on screen |
| zoom out | decrease size of doc as its displayed on screen |
| scroll | shift displayed area of c\doc |
| group button | taskbar button-represents all open windows for one application |
| active window | window in which u r currently working |
| tile | arrange windows so they do not overlap |
| cascade | arrange windows so they overlap, w/active window in front |
| internet | worldwide network of computers |
| autorecover | automatically saves files at a set interval |
