| Question | Answer |
| Shortcut keys | Access Keys
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The cell that appears outlined with a thick border on the worksheet | Active Cell
| Special effects added to objects or text on a slide | Animation
| The intersection of a row and a column where data or functions can be entered | Cell
| Any program that processes data for the user | Application Software
| File that is included with an e-mail that can be opened by the user | Attachment
| A word processing feature that automatically finishes certain text items or phrases after the user begins typing, such as dates, names, greetings, etc. | AutoComplete
| Deleting text to the left of the insertion point | Backspace
| A program that allows a user to display HTML-developed Web pages | Browser
| A symbol used to precede text, usually in an outline or a list | Bullets
| Formal means of communication outside a business | Business Letter
| The letter and number that represent the intersection of the column and row to form that cell | Cell Address
| Temporary storage area where text or images are stored when cut or copied | Clipboard
| Process of quitting the open window or application | Close
| Vertical group of cells identified by a letter in a worksheet | Column
| What is morally right or wrong when using computers, internet resources, and e-mail | Computer Ethics
| A list of email addresses of friends and co-workers | Contact
| A collection of information stored on the local computer of a World Wide Web user; used chiefly by Web sites to identify previous users | Cookie
| To duplicate a selected object or text without removing the selection from its original place | Copy
| A law that secures for a limited time to the creators the exclusive right to their works | Copyright
| Number format that prints dollar symbols and commas and specified decimal places | Currency
| Insertion point in a document in the form of a blinking vertical line on the screen | Cursor
| To move text or an image from one document to another or one location to another within a document | Cut
| A tab that aligns to a certain position anchored by a decimal such as currency or numbers | Decimal Tab
| The current setting or action taken by hardware or software if the user has not specified otherwise | Default
| Preset tabs established by the software | Default Tabs
| Removing text to the right of the insertion point | Delete
| Provides consistency in design and color throughout the entire presentation | Design Template/theme
| A visual representation of data to help readers better understand relationships among data, such as organizational charts, Venn diagrams, and pyramids | Diagram
| Electronic form of communication | E-mail
| Laws regarding the use of copyrighted materials for educational and reporting purposes | Fair Use Laws
| Saved sites in the user’s browser which are used frequently | Favorites
| The process of organizing files and folders; naming appropriately, using folders, etc. | File Management
| A tool used to look for certain words, documents, or formatting in a document | Find/Replace
| A paragraph format in which the first line is indented from the left margin and subsequent lines are moved to the left margin | First-line Indent
| Location to save a document and organize many files; storage directory for files or other folders on a computer | Folder
| A type of design applied to an entire set of characters, such as Arial, Times New Roman, etc. | Font
| The height of characters in points | Font Size
| Emphasis added to text such as underline, bold, italics, etc. | Font Style
| A series of calculations, expressions, numbers, and operators to carry out a command in mathematics | Formula
| Shows only the digits in the number and no commas | General Format
| A feature that checks sentence structure and punctuation in a document | Grammar Check
| Printing option that puts multiple slides on a page, such as 3, 4, 6, or 9 per page | Handout
| A paragraph format in which the first line is moved to the left margin and subsequent lines are indented from the left | Hanging Indent
| Machinery and equipment | Hardware
| Having equal white space on the left and right of a document | Horizontal Centering
| Text, cell, or an object that when clicked “jumps to” another location, such as another file location or website | Hyperlink
| Breaking words that extend beyond the right margin | Hyphenation
| Hardware used to enter various types of data into a computer, such as a mouse, microphone, pen tablet, etc. | Input Device
| Used to switch from regular editing to typeover/overtype mode | Insert Key
| A network of computers connected to each other | Internet
| Entry in a cell that begins with a letter and is left-aligned | Label
| A line of dots or dashes used to draw the eye across a printed page, such as a table of contents | Leaders
| The amount of space between lines of text | Line Spacing
| The process of gaining entry into a computer or network | Log In
| ( | , /, +, -, ^) – symbols used in mathematical calculations | Tthe order in which calculations take place (exponents, parentheses, multiply/divide, add/subtract) | Mathematical Order of Operation
| Make window larger | Maximize
| Correspondence within a company or organization | Memo
| Make window smaller; shrink to an icon on the taskbar | Minimize
| Hardware used to move cursor around a document or select menus | Mouse
| A system that transmits any combination of voice, video, or data between users | Network
| Hidden formatting marks that do not print and are helpful in locating formatting errors | Non-printing Characters
| The software that runs on a computer that is responsible for file management, disks, peripherals, and the general operation of the computer system (such as Windows, Mac OS) | Operating System
| A view or printing option which shows only the text | Outline
| Hardware that lets the user view or hear processed data | Output Device
| (left, center, right, justify) – position of text in a document | Paragraph Alignment
| The amount of space before or after a paragraph | Paragraph Spacing
| Keyword used to access information on a network, Web site, etc. | Password
| Place text or objects into a document from a clipboard | Paste
| A graphics program that allows you to produce professional-looking slide shows | Presentation Software
| Menu option that allows user to look at a document before printing to ensure proper formatting | Print Preview
| Editing a printed or electronic document for errors | Proofreading
| Materials that have no copyright and can be used without permission | Public Domain
| To place new text in the position of existing text | Replace
| Substituting all occurrences of words, phrases, or formatting in a document | Replace All
| Otion used to respond to a sender’s e-mail | Reply
| A one page or multi-page document used to summarize research or findings | Reports
| To refresh or bring back to original position or size | Restore
| Horizontal group of cells identified by a number in a worksheet | Row
| The process of naming and storing a file for use at a later time | Save
| The process of renaming a file that already exists | Save As
| A database website that allows the user to locate links to specific information given search criteria, such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing | Search Engines
| The last step in creating an e-mail correspondence | Send
| Keyboard combination used to perform certain tasks, such as printing, saving, copying, bolding, etc. | Shortcut Keys
| The process of closing all applications and the operating system | Shut-Down
| The area where you create, edit, and display information in a presentation | Slide
| Specifies the arrangement of placeholders on a slide | Slide Layout
| The animated way in which slides appear and leave the screen during a slide show | SLide Transition
| Instruction for the computer | Software
| A view or printing option that allows the user to add personal notes concerning the slide show | Speaker Notes
| Aa feature used to locate and correct spelling errors | Spell Check
| A computer that is not permanently connected to a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) | Standalone
| The process of turning on the computer and logging into the operating system | Start-up
| Built-in formula that calculates the sum of a range of cells | SUM (Autosum)
| Software made up of control programs, such as the operating system and database management system (DBMS) | System Software
| An onscreen toolbar that displays the active applications (tasks) | Taskbar
| A file that holds text without any formatting and can be opened in numerous applications | Text File
| Tool used to look up synonyms for a selected word to add variety and interest in a document, such as a report | Thesaurus
| An option used to automate features in a slide show, such as slide transitions, animation, or audio | Timing
| The address of a resource on the Internet | Universl Resource Locator
| Entry in a cell that begins with a number and is right-aligned | Value
| Text with equal white space in the top and bottom margins | Vertical Centering
| Text automatically moves from one line to the next line | Word Wrap
| A collection of worksheets | Workbook
| Individual page or sheet in a workbook, shown by a tab at the bottom of the screen | Worksheet
| A networked hypertext system that allows documents to be shared over the Internet | World Wide Web |
