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Computer Vocabulary 1

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ClickingQuickly pressing the mouse button once
DesktopThe background area of the screen where windows open
IconA small picture on a computer that represents a program, file, or folder
MaximizeThis button enlarges a window to be the size of your full screen
MenuThe list of programs that comes up when you click on start is called a ______
MenubarThe bar in most programs that contains the words File, Edit, View, etc; when you click on those words a list of commands drops down
Mini ToolbarThe item in Office 2007 programs that appears when you select text and contains the most used formatting commands
MinimizeThis button moves the program or document window out of the way but keeps the program/document open
Office ButtonThe item in Office 2007 programs that contains commands like Open, Save and Print;
PointerThe arrow that is controlled by the mouse is called a _____
Quick Access ToolbarThe item in Office 2007 programs provides quick access to the commands you use most often; it can be customized.
RestoreThis button resizes a window to the size it was before it was full screen
RibbonThe item in Office 2007 programs that displays the commands that are most important for each of the tabs
Right-ClickClicking with the second mouse button which usually gives you access to commands
ScrollbarThe item that allows you to go up and down or further to the right or left to see more of the page
StatusbarThe item at the bottom of a window that gives information about that document or program
TaskbarThe item on your screen that shows what programs and windows are currently open
TitlebarThe item at the top of a window that tells you the name of your document/program
ToolbarThe item that contains several icons which represent actions in that program
WindowEvery program or document opens into a box which is actually called a ____


Computer Teacher
Irving Middle School
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