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| Microsoft Word | A Microsoft application/program that allows a user to create word processing documents. |
| word-wrap | The feature that moves text from the right edge of a paragraph to the beginning of the next line as necessary to fit within the margins. |
| Title bar | The bar at the top of the screen that displays the name of the current window and the filename of your document. |
| Dialog Box Launcher | An arrow in the lower, right corner of some command groups on the ribbon that opens a dialog box related to the command group. |
| gallery | A menu that displays pictures instead of plain text options. |
| scroll bar/box | Appears at the bottom and/or right side of a window to allow a user to view another part of the window |
| insertion point | A blinking vertical line that shows where text will appear when you begin typing. |
| formatting mark | is a character that Word displays on the screen but is not visible on a printed document. |
| ribbon | an area at the top of an office program window that contains commands for working with the open file; the commands are organized under tabs. |
| Quick Access Toolbar | A toolbar that contains commands that users use more often, such as Save, Undo, and Redo. |
| document window | The window which displays the current document as you create and edit it. |
| Ribbon Tabs | Organized by task, contain task specific buttons and controls. |
| .docx extension | The file extension typically assigned to Word documents. |
| Zoom In/Out | Feature used to magnify and reduce your document on the screen. |
| Document theme | A set of predefined formatting options that includes theme colors, fonts, and effects. (Under the Design Tab). |
| pointer | An on-screen symbol, usually an arrow, that shows the current position of the mouse. |
| status bar | A bar at the bottom of the program window that provides information about the current file and process. |