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| save | to store information on a hard drive, disk, CD, or flash drive for later use |
| save as | command which saves a document with a new name or in a new location |
| search | to look for specific information on the internet |
| search engines | software that searches for information from a database by keyword |
| search strategies | ways to begin a search using search engines or subject categories |
| security | protection of computer, computer files, or network from use without permission |
| select or highlight | to choose part of a document by clicking and dragging with the mouse |
| server | special computer used to store store porgrams and files for multiple computers |
| shareware | software that can be tried before you purchase |
| software or application | program which allows the user to accomplish certain tasks such as sort files, write letters, draw pictures, manage finances, etc. |
| sort | arrange information in a specific order |
| spreadsheet | application that can be used to do calculations, analyze and present data |
| stand alone computer | a computer that is not networked and does not rely on a server |
| storyboard | graphic organizer used to plan a multimedia presentation or video |
| table | columns and rows of cells that can be filled with text that is used to organize information |
| telecommunication | act of sending and receiving information such as data, text, pictures, voice, and video through the internet or telephone lines |
| text | words on a page |
| thesaurus | in word processors this feature is used to replace a word in your document with one that is more suitable and adds variety to your writing |
| URL | uniform resource locator - website address |
| user name | first part of an email address |
| value | term for a number in a spreadsheet that can be added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided |
| vandalism | intentional act of destroying computer files or networks |
| virus | computer program designed to damage computer files |
| word wrap | at the end of the line you continue typing and the text will go to the next line |
| word processing | using keyboarding skills to produce documents such as letters, reports, manuals, and newsletters |
| worm | computer file designed to do damage that goes through a computer and possibly a network |
| WWW | world wide web - section of the internet that allows free access |
| WYSIWYG | what you see is what you get - text and graphics shown on screen will printout in the same exact manner |
