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| word processing | using a computer and software program to produce documents such as letters and reports |
| title bar | top of the screen where the names of the program and the current file are located |
| menu bar | directly below the title bar, contains menu titles from which you can choose a variety of word processing commands |
| standard toolbar | below the menu bar, contains buttons you can use to perform common tasks |
| formatting toolbar | contains buttons for changing character and paragraph formatting |
| ruler | located beneath the formatting toolbar, allows users to quickly change indentions, tabs, and margins |
| end-of-file marker | horizontal line that shows the end of the document |
| insertion point | blinking line which shows where text will appear when you begin keying |
| view buttons | lower left corner of the document window allows you to quickly change views |
| scroll bars | located at the bottom right sides of the window, allows you to move quickly to other areas of the document |
| status bar | tells what portion of the document is shown on the screen and the location of the insertion point |
| taskbar | at the bottom of the screen, shows the Start button and all open programs |
| menu | shows users what the program has to offer |
| icons | small pictures to remind users of each button's function |
| RAM (random access memory) | temporary storage in a computer--data stored here will be lost when the computer is turned off |
| portrait orientation | documents when printed are longer than they are wide |
| landscape orientation | documents when printed are wider than they are long |
