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| AAOCC | Refers to authentic, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and coverage, or the guidelines you can use to help evaluate information you find on the Internet. |
| Access Permission | A rule associated with an object (usually a folder, file, or printer) to regulate which users can have access to the object and in what manner. |
| Active Cell | The cell in which you are entering information, or the current location of the cell pointer. |
| ActiveX | A programming tool that enables Web designers to embed small programs on a Web page that become active when you "point and click". |
| Address Bar | A field used to enter a path to find a file, folder, or Web address. This field appears in Windows Explorer as well as the Web browser. |
| Administrator | Network Administrator; a person responsible for setting up and managing the domain or local computers and their user and group accounts, assigning passwords and permissions, and helping users with networking issues. |
| Adware | Software that automatically displays or downloads advertisements. |
| Alignment | The positioning of text or the contents of a cell; e.g. left, right, or centered. |
| Analog | Representation of data that is continuous when received, e.g. sound. |
| AnimationEffects | Featurethat allows you to add an animation effect to an object in the current slide. |
| Application | Programs are referred to as applications, and perform certain functions such as word processing. An application program is usually a collection of programs and data files that work together for a specific purpose. |
| Archived Files | A file that has been designated as a file that is older than a specific date and placed in a separate area to reduce the size of the Outlook data file. Could also refer to a file that has been compressed for storage purposes using program such as WinZip or WinRAR. |
| ASP | Application Service Provider. See SaaS. |
| AutoCorrect | A feature that automatically corrects common spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors as you type. |
| AutoFill | A method of copying data and formulas or creating data series by dragging the lower right corner of a cell or range. |
| AutoFit | A feature that automatically adjusts the width of a column or the height of a row so that the cells are just wide or high enough to display the values in those cells. |
| AutoSum | A tool that quickly inserts a SUM function into the current cell, and determines the appropriate cell range to use. |
| Baseline | The "base" where the bottom of most characters are aligned. The baseline is used as the base from which to measure line spacing. |
| Bcc | Blind carbon copy; a field in the header of an email message. Other recipients of the message will not see who was named in the Bcc field. |
| Blockers/Filters | Special software that can be installed to control the type or amount of content that can be viewed on a computer. |
| Blog | An online tool in which you can write information on a topic, similar to a journal. Some blogs enable others to post a comment on your entries. |
| Bold | Dark or highlighted text. |
| Bookmark | Marks a location of an item such as a help topic so that you can quickly return to it later. Also known as Favorites. |
| Boolean Operators | Words or symbols you can use to narrow the search criteria. |
| Booting | The process of turning on the computer and loading the operating system. |
| Borders | The feature that enables you to add lines or borders to selected data. |
| Breadcrumb Trail | The method Windows uses to display the file path where each piece of text in the Address Bar is an active control. |
| Bridge | A network device used to connect network segments to handle network requests but do not analyze or re-route messages. |
| Broadband | Direct connections that provide continuous access to the Internet through permanent network connections. |
| Browse | View available network resources by looking through lists of folders, files, user accounts, groups, domains, or computers. Browsing enables users on a Windows network to see what domains and computers are accessible from their local computer. May also refer to the process to view items on the Internet |
| Built-in Functions | Pre-programmed formulas that perform specific calculations. You can type these functions in or use the Insert Function wizard to assist. |
| Button | An icon in a Ribbon group or Dialog box representing a specific feature or function. Click on the button in order to activate the feature or function. |
| Bus | An internal device that connects hardware to the motherboard. |
| Cable | A connector device for attaching hardware to your computer; in terms of the Internet, this is a broadband technology that provides continuous service to the Internet using coaxial cable to transmit signals. |
| Calendar | A feature in Outlook that enables you to enter and keep track of appointments or events. |
| Card Readers/Writers | Devices used to read flash memory cards to transfer the contents to a computer. |
| Cc | Carbon copy; a field in the header of any email message. Other recipients of the message will see who was named in this field. |
| Cell Address | The location description that specifies an individual cell. |
| Cell Range | A section of a worksheet containing two or more cells. |
| Cell Reference | The use of a cell address or cell range address in a formula. |
| Cell Styles | A feature that enables you to apply many different formatting characteristics to one or more cells with a single command by choosing from a selection of format templates; see Quick Styles or Table Styles also. |
| Cellular Telephones | Also called mobile or handheld devices for voice or data communications over a network of specialized stations, or cell sites. Many mobile devices can also handle activities such as text messaging, email, paging, or searching the Internet. |
| Center | Text placed in the center of two margins or at a tab setting. |
| Character | A character can be a letter, number, or other piece of data. |
| Chart | A pictorial representation of the data you enter in a worksheet. |
| Chat Rooms | Designated areas on the Internet where people with similar interests can communicate with each other by typing on a keyboard. |
| Check Box | An option in a dialog box used for selecting or activating items or features. If checked, the feature is activated. If unchecked, the feature has been turned off. |
| Circular References | A type of error that occurs when one or more cells refer to each other directly or indirectly in the formula. |
| Circuit Switching | A technology that uses a decided physical path to send and receive information. |
| Clear | Removes information (or formatting and comments) from selected cells and leaves the cells blank. |
| Click | Point the mouse at the item and then quickly press down and release the mouse button. |
| Clip ArtGraphic | Pictures made from vectored or drawn objects that you can insert into documents. |
| Clip Art Pane | A window that displays whenever you want to insert clip art. Itemscan be inserted from this pane, imported from other programs, or downloaded from the Internet. |
| Client | A computer that may access shared network resources provided by another computer, called a server. |
| Clipboard | A temporary storage location used to transfer data between documents and between applications. |
| Close | To shut down a document window or application window from the Desktop; could also be used to close a window, dialog box, or task pane. |
| Column | A vertical arrangement for text or numbers, separated from other columns by a grid line, and denoted with alpha letters per column. Excel has a maximum of 256 columns, denoted from A to IV. |
| Columns | A feature that enables you to format the layout of your document into one, two, or three columns of text. |
| Command Bar | The bar below the Address Bar in Explorer that displays a list of commands to view or manage your files. |
| Command Button | A Command button may have a picture or icon, or a word appearing on the button. It is used to perform a specific function, such as OK, Cancel, Close, or Print. |
| Comments | Similar to a sticky note where you can enter information for yourself or others to review. |
| Compatibility Mode | A feature that allows you to create documents in Office 2010 that do not contain new or enhanced features unique to Office 2010, so others using previous versions of Office will have full editing capabilities. |
| Compressed File | A process that reduces the size of one or a set of files for sharing purposes. |
| Contact | An entry in Outlook containing information about a person or organization, including the name, address, telephone numbers, or other relevant information such as a picture, email address, IM address. |
| Contact Group | A list of contacts grouped into a named email list address that can be used to send a message to every contact in that list at the same time. |
| Contextual Spelling | An option in the spell checker that detects and corrects the types of errors that previously got through spell checkers because the word was spelled correctly but was the incorrect word for the context (for example, misuse of the word "there" in place of "their"). |
| Contextual Tabs | The tabs that appear on the Ribbon according to the type of object you have entered or selected in a document. |
| Controls | Features that enable you to create and design a form or dialog box, e.g. text box, check box, radio button, drop-down menu, etc. |
| Control Icon | The icon appearing on every application that runs a window. |
| Control Menu | The menu appearing on every application that runs in a window. |
| Control Panel | Where you can view and manipulate basic system settings. |
| Cookie | A tiny file placed on your computer by a Web site. This may be used so that you can log onto frequently used sites quickly. |
| Copyright | The law that governs ownership of original works to the author or publisher, published or unpublished. |
| Creative Commons | A non-profit organization that provides six different types of licenses for people who want to share their creative works or knowledge but also retain the copyright. |
| Credentials | The process the email server uses to check and validate an email address and the password. |
| Cursor | A cursor marks the position in a document on the screen where text or a graphical object will be placed. A cursor can appear in many different forms: an Insertion Point, a link ing underline, or a blinking square. |
| Cut | The editing process of transferring selected text or itemsto the Clipboard so that you can move them from one location and place them into another. |
| Data Transfer Rate | The speed at which a computer can move data from one place to another. |
| Default | The standard settings that are in effect unless you change them. You can usually adjust the defaults for most commonly used settings. |
| Delete | Removes the selected itemcloses in data from a selected direction. |
| Desktop | The screen background for Windows where windows, icons, and dialog boxes appear. |
| Device | A hardware item that is referenced or accessed by the user from an application program, e.g. a mouse, scanner, a hard disk, CD-ROM drive, or a modem. |
| Device Driver | A program that enables Windows to communicate with your device. |
| Dial-up Connection | A method to connect to the Internet where you dial a specific number provided by the ISP. |
| Dialog Box | A window where additional items may be selected or activated. |
| Dialog Box Launcher | The small ‘x’ at the bottom of a group of commands on a Ribbon Tab that displays a dialog box or a task pane for further options. |
| Digital | Representations of data that can be retrieved in intervals, e.g. data on a disk. |
| Directories | Contains a list of URLs that have been classified according to subject matter. |
| Disk Operating System | The original operating system developed for the PC, known as DOS. This was text-based software where you entered single line commands to perform tasks such as managing files or starting programs. |
| Document | A file such as a letter, memo, or budget, presentation, report, photo album, cash flow report, etc. |
| Document Properties | A tool you can use to view or add information about a file, e.g. author name, document statistics. You can also add keywords to assist in finding this file later. |
| Domain | A collection of computers defined by the administrator of a Windows network. A domain provides access to the centralized user accounts and group accounts maintained by the administrator. Each domain has a unique name. |
| Domain Name System (DNS) | A service that maps unique domain names to specific IP addresses. |
| Double-Click | The process of clicking the left (or primary) mouse button twice quickly. |
| Download | When you connect to another computer, or web site, and transfer files from there to your own computer. |
| Drag | This means to point the mouse pointer at the selected item, then press and hold down the left mouse button as you move or drag the mouse pointer to another location. Release the mouse button when the mouse pointer is over the new location. |
| Drag Select | This means to point the mouse pointer at one corner of the area to select, then press and hold down the left mouse button as you move or drag the mouse pointer to the opposite corner. Release the mouse button when the area is selected. |
| Drop-Down List | Displays additional choices when you click the arrow for the list. |
| DSL | Digital Subscriber Line; a high-speed all-digital connection that uses digital phone lines with a modem to connect to the Internet. |
| E-Commerce | The process of purchasing online from a web site. |
| Edit | The process of manipulating (adding, removing, formatting, etc.) text or objects. |
