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| Access keys | A tool that replaces some keyboard shortcut from earlier versions of Microsoft and appears as small square labels |
| AutoComplete | A command that automatically completes text, such as the current date, day of the week and month |
| Backstage view | A tool that offers quick access to commands for performing many file management tasks all displayed in a single navigation pane that can be customized to meet user’s needs |
| dialog box | A box that displays additional options or information you can use to execute commands |
| dialog box launcher | A small arrow in the lower-right corner of the group |
| Groups | Collections of related Word commands |
| I-Beam | The large “I” created when users place the cursor near the insertion point |
| Insertion point | The blinking point at the upper-left side of the document where you will begin creating your text |
| KeyTips | A tool that replaces some keyboard shortcuts from earlier versions of Microsoft |
| Menu | A list of options |
| Mini toolbar | A small toolbar with popular commands that appears when you point to selected text |
| nonprinting characters | Symbols for certain formatting commands that can help users create and edit documents |
| Preview | A tool that enables users to visually check your document for errors before printing |
| Print | To send a document to a printer |
| Quick access toolbar | A toolbar that contains commands that users use more often, such as Save, Undo, and Redo |
| Ribbons | A tool that is divided into eight tabs that contain groups |
| Save | A button in the Quick Access Toolbar that saves an existing document |
| Save As | A dialog box that will save a document in a specific forma |
| ScreenTip | A tool that provides more information about commands |
| Settings | An option that enables users to set document properties |
| shortcut menu | A menu that contains a list of useful commands |
| Tabs | Eight areas of activity on the Ribbon that contain groups or collections of related Word commands |
| Template | Master document that has predefined page layout, fonts, margins, and styles and is used to create new documents that will share the same basic formatting |
| Undo | A command that allows users to cancel or undo their last command or action |
| white space | A space between pages in a document |
| Word Wrap | A tool that automatically wraps text to the next line as it reaches the right margin |