| A | B |
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| .docx or .doc | file extension used to denote a Microsoft Word document |
| .gif | (graphics interchange format) a file extension used to denote a specific kind of graphic |
| .jpg | (Joint Photographic Experts Group, also .jpeg) a file extension used to denote a specific kind of compressed graphic |
| .pptx or .ppt | file extension used to denote a Microsoft PowerPoint document |
| .xls or .xlsx | file extension used to denote a Microsoft Excel document |
| address bar | displays the complete path to files, folders, and Web sites |
| copy | a function built into the operating system that allows users to make an exact duplicate of a specific data |
| cut | a function built into the operating system that allows users to remove specific data |
| details view | a method of viewing folders and documents |
| direcotry | an object that can contain multiple documents (used to organize information) same as folder |
| drive | hardware device that reads data from and writes data onto a disk |
| file | a collection of data or information |
| file extensions | letters (or numbers) at the end of a filename that indicate the type of information stored in the file |
| folder | an object that can contain multiple documents (used to organize information) same as directory |
| CD-ROM | a compact disc that stores information and may be read |
| DVD-ROM | digital video disc that stores information and may be read |
| thumbdrive USB Drive | a removable storage drive |
| hard disk | written to by the hard drive; the primary storage device |
| tiles view | a method of viewing folders and documents |
| icons view | a method of viewing folders and documents |
| rename (F2) | process of giving a folder or file a new name |
| root directory | directory by which all others are created |
| shortcut | a link to open a file,website, or program |
| standard toolbar | contains shortcuts to menu commands |
| thumbnail view | a method of viewing folders and documents |
