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| Backstage view | The view that opens when you click the file |
| dialog box | A box that prompts the user for additional information when executing a command. |
| dialog box launcher | A small icon that opens a dialog box related to that group. |
| drop-down arrow | A small downward-pointing arrow next to some tools on the Ribbon. |
| drop-down list | A list that appears once a drop-down arrow is clicked allowing you to choose from available options. |
| File tab | The tab on the ribbon that opens the Backstage view. |
| group | A set of related tools on the Ribbon. |
| I-beam pointer | The mouse pointer when over a text box or editable text area |
| KeyTip | A letter or number that appears next to an onscreen tool when the Alt key is pressed; keying that letter or number activates the associated tool. |
| Mini toolbar | A small toolbar that appears when the mouse pointer is placed on a selected text object; provides commands for working with the text. |
| Normal view | PowerPointÕs default view |
| Notes Page view | A view that displays a single slide and its associated notes. |
| placeholder | A box that holds a specific type of content. |
| Quick Access Toolbar | Toolbar at the upper-left corner that provides easy access to tools you use frequently |
| Reading view | A view like Slide Show view that allows the user to preview a presentation on the screen except itÕs in a window rather than filling the entire screen. |
| Ribbon | A strip of icons that appears across the top of the PowerPoint window |
| ScreenTip | A pop-up box that gives a commandÕs name when you point at its button on the Ribbon. |
| shortcut menu | A menu that appears when you right-click an area or object. |
| Slide Show view | A view that allows the user to preview a presentation on the screen as it will appear to the audience. |
| Slide Sorter view | A view that displays all of a presentationÕs slides in a single window; suited for reorganizing slides. |
| tab | A labeled section of the ribbon; contains a group of related tools. |
| text box | A container that holds text on a slide. |
| views | The ways in which presentation content can be displayed onscreen |
| zoom | The amount of magnification used to show content onscreen |
| command | A button list or other clickable option in the Ribbon |
