| A | B |
| File | Any text or graphics which is saved with one name |
| Desktop | A group of icons which provide an easy way to run programs and open documents |
| word wrap | when words fill up one line they contine onto the next line |
| menu bar | contains pull down lists of various commands |
| tool bar | icons that are shortcuts for various commands |
| name tool bars | standard, application, formatting, status |
| standard tool bar | opens documents, saves work and prints |
| Application tool bar | changes how the page is set up |
| Formatting tool bar | modifies font, styles, text alignment |
| Status tool bar | shows page, section and space used on a document |
| Pointer | The mouse pointer is usually an arrow unless it is over text |
| I-Beam | Insertion beam. Cursor arrow becomes I-beam when moving over text |
| Cursor | Sometimes called an Insertion pointer, it tells you where text will appear |
| Window | A defined workspace within an application |
| Scroll | Allows you to move around within a document or window |
| Short cut | various key combination to perform commands |
| Template | A collection of styles and other items to make writing certain types of documents easier - such as a letter |
| Wizard | helps you set up and write sample documents |