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| Cursor | A symbol on the screen which indicates where on the screen the next character will be entered |
| Desktop | Space where you do your work |
| Dialog Box | Appears when more information is required before the command can be performed |
| Download | The process of transferring a copy of a file from a remote computer to the requesting computer by means of a modem or network |
| Edit | To add, delete, or change text, graphics, or other information in a document |
| Electronic Mail (E-Mail) | The transmission of messages over a communications network |
| File Name | A name given to a document or other file to be stored on a disk or in memory under a single name |
| Floppy Disk | Covered by a permanent jacket and used to store information and programs |
| Folder | Groups files that have something in common and used to organize a disk |
| Formatting Toolbar | Contains buttons for changing character and paragraph formatting |
| Graphical User Interface (GUI) | The user actually interacts with the computer by means of graphics, or pictures. The desktop organizes your work and the Start button brings up menus that give you a variety of options |
| Hard Copy | Printed out on paper, film, or other permanent media |
| Hard Drive | A storage device located within the CPU. It is a rigid metal platter that allows for more data storage than a floppy disk |
| Hardware | Equipment used in a computer system (keyboard, disk drives, monitor, printer, modem, and mouse) |
| Help | Used when you are unsure about a function. You can choose either to see the Table of Contents, Index, or Find. |
