| A | B |
| asdf and jkl; | home row keys |
| QWERTY | first row of letters |
| eyes on the monitor | proper posture when typing |
| feet on the floor | proper posture when typing |
| back against the back of chair | proper posture when typing |
| computer | device that gives information |
| peripheral | anything connected to the computer |
| central processing unit | known as the brains of the computer |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| ROM | Read Only Memory |
| input | putting data into the computer |
| output | using data from your computer |
| information processing | when the computer puts words, pictures and numbers into forms we can use and understand |
| distribution | sharing information with people who want it |
| storage | saving data for later use |
| fingers properly placed on home keys | proper posture when typing |
| CTRL + B | shortcut for bold |
| CTRL + I | shortcut for italics |
| CTRL + U | shortcut for underline |
| CTRL + C | shortcut for copy |
| CTRL + X | shortcut for cut |
| CTRL + V | shortcut for paste |
| CTRL + Z | shortcut for undo |
| CTRL + R | shortcut for align right |
| CTRL + A | shortcut for select all text |
| CTRL + P | shortcut for print |
| CTRL + E | shortcut for align center |
| CTRL + S | shortcut for saving a file |
| CTRL +L | shortcut for align left |
| ALT F4 | shortcut to close a document |
| homonyms | words that sound the same but are different in spelling and meaning |