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getting started (office)
exercise 1 terms
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Computer Science
7th Grade
08/25/2008

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hardware
Definition
computers,printers,and other devices
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software
Definition
programs that provide the instructions for a computer or other hardware device
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compatibility
Definition
The ability to work with another program or hardware device
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software suite
Definition
A group of software programs sold as a single unit. Usually the programs have common features that make it easy to integrate and share data
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ribbon
Definition
A screen element that displays buttons for accessing office features and commands
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mouse
Definition
a device that allows you to select items on screen by pointing at them with the mouse pointer
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mouse pointer
Definition
a marker on your computer screen that shows you where the next mouse action will occur
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insertion point
Definition
The flashing vertical line that indicates where the next action will occur in a document or file on-screen
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scroll wheel
Definition
A wheel on some mouse devices (called a wheeled mouse) used to navigate through a document on-screen.
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scroll
Definition
To page through a document in order to view some part of its contents that is not currently displayed.
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1-beam
Definition
A mouse pointer shape resembling the upper case letter I.
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hyperlink
Definition
Text or grauphics set up to provide a direct connection with a destination location. When you click a hyperlink,the desination is displayed
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mouse pad
Definition
A smooth , cushioned surface on which you slide a mouse.
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current life
Definition
The file currently open and active. Actions and commands will affect the current life.
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menu
Definition
A list of commands or choices.
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icon
Definition
a picture used to identify an element on-screen, such as a toolbar button
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Elements
Definition
Menus, icons, and other items that are part of an on-screen interface.
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window
Definition
The area on-screen where a program or document is displayed.
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toolbar
Definition
a row of buttons used to select features and commands.
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