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| word processing | use of computer software to enter and edit text |
| insertion point | vertical blinking line in the document window |
| title bar | found at the top of every window - contains the name of the program and file |
| menu bar | file, edit, view, insert, format, tools, window, and help |
| toolbar | set of buttons that provide shortcuts to common word processing commands |
| status bar | found at the bottom of the screen and gives directions on how to access menus and operate commands |
| save as | allows you to save your work under a new filename |
| overtype | replaces the characters on the screen with new characters as you enter them |
| backspace | deletes text to the left of the insertion point |
| delete | deletes text to the right of the insertion point |
| clipboard | temporary storage place in the computers memory |
| cut | delete text/object to the clipboard |
| copy | copy text/object to the clipboard |
| paste | insert clipboard text/object back into document |
