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All-in-one-computer |
a compact desktop computer with the system unit integrated into the window |
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Analytical Engine |
A mechanical computer designed, but never built, in the early nineteenth century by mathematician Charles Babbage that could be programmed using punched cards |
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Artificial intelligence |
The branch of science concerned with making computers behave like humans |
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ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
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An 8-bit binary code set with 256 characters |
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Backlit |
A device that includes an internal light source |
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Backward Compatibility |
The ability to run some older programs on a newer system |
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Binary code |
A system that represents digital data as a series of 0s and 1s that can be understood by a computer |
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Binary number system (base 2) |
a number system that has only two digits - 0 and 1 |
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Bit (binary digit) |
the smallest unit of digital data |
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Byte |
consists of 8 bits and is used to represent a single character in modern computer systems |
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Central processing unit (CPU) |
a complex integrated circuit that contains processing circuitry that enables it to behave as the brain of the computer, control all functions performed by other components, and process all the commands as it receives. Also referred to as a microprocessor |
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Client |
a computer that connects to, or requests services from, another computer called a server |
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Computer |
a programmable machine that converts raw data into useful information |
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Convergence |
the integration of technology on multifunction devices such as smartphones |
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Data |
numbers, words, pictures, or sounds that represent facts about people, events, things, or ideas |
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Desktop computer |
a personal computer designed to sit on your desk |
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Distributed computing |
the distribution of the processing of a task across a group of computers |
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E-book |
a book in a digital format that can be read on a screen |
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E-ink |
an e-reader technology that creates a screen that is easy on the eyes and most like the experience of reading a printed book |
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Embedded computer |
a specialized computer found in ordinary devices, such as gas pumps, supermarket checkouts, traffic lights, and home appliances |
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ENIAC (Electronic numerical integrator and computer) |
the first working, digital, general-purpose computer built at the University of Pennsylvania between 1943 and 1946 |
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Enterprise server |
a large multiuser computer that can perform millions of transactions in a day |
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E-reader |
a special class of tablet specifically for reading books, magazines, and other publications |
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Ergonomics |
the study of relationship between workers and their workspaces |
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Game console |
a home entertainment system that connects to a television or monitor to display a game |
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Game controller |
a device used to interact with a video game |
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Geocaching |
an electronic scavenger hunt where players geocaches and post GPS coordinates on the internet for other geocachers to find |
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GPS (global positioning system) |
a system of 24 satellites that transmit signals that can be picked up by a receiver on the ground and used to determine the receiver's current location, time, and velocity through triangulation of the signals |
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Green computing |
the efficient and eco-friendly use of computers and other electronics |
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grid computing |
distributed computing using a fees computers in one location |
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information |
data converted into a meaningful format |
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information processing cycle(IPC) |
the process a computer uses to convert data into information. The four steps of the IPC and input, processing storage, and output |
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input |
the process of entering raw data into a system |
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integrated circuit |
a chip that contains a large number of tiny transistors that are fabricated into a semiconducting material called silicon |
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laptop |
a portable personal computer. Also referred to as a notebook |
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MAC COMPUTER |
A personal computer manufactured by Apple that runs the OS X operating system |
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Mainframe |
a large multiuser computer that can perform millions of transactions in a day |
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Microprocessor |
a complex integrated circuit that contains processing circulatory that enables it to behave as the brain of the computer, control all functions performed by other components,and process all the command it receives. Also referred to as the central processing knit, or CPU |
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Mobile application (mobile app) |
a program that extends the functionality of a mobile device |
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mobile device |
a portable computer for business and entertainment; mobile devices come in many different shapes and sizes such as smartphones, tablets, and other specialized devices |
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Mobile payment system |
uses a mobile device rather than cash or credit cards to pay for items
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Moore's Law |
an observation made by Gordon Moore in 1965 that the number of transistors that can be placed on an integrated circuit had doubled roughly every two years |
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Multiuser computer |
a system that allows multiple, simultaneous users to connect to it, allowing for centralized resources and security |
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Netbook |
a lightweight, inexpensive notebook computer designed primarily for internet access, with built-in wireless capabilities, a small screen, and limited computing power and storage |
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Notebook |
a portable personal computer. Also referred to as a laptop |
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Output |
the display of processed data |
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Personal computer(PC) |
a small microprocessor-based computer designed to be used by one person at a time |
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Petaflops |
a measure of computer performance obtainable boy today's supercomputers |
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Processing |
the manipulation,calculation, or organization of date to create useful information |
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Sscreensaver |
a moving image that appears on a computer screen when the computer has been idle for a specified period of time |
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server |
a multiuser computer system that provides services, such as internet access,email, or file and print services, to client systems |
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smart appliance |
an appliance that plugs into the smart grid and can monitor signals from the power company.When the electric grid system is stressed, the appliance can react by reducing power comsumption |
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smart grip |
a network for delivering electricity to consumers that includes communication technology to manage electricity distribution efficiently |
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Smart home |
a building that uses automation to control lighting, heating and cooling, security, entertainment, and appliances |
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Smartphone |
a small computer that combines a cellular phone with such features as internet and email access, a digital camera,GPS and mapping tools, the ability to edit documents, and access to mobile apps |
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Storage |
saving digital information for archiving or later access |
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Subnotebook |
a notebook computer that is thin and light, but unlike a netbook, has high-end processing and video capabilities |
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Supercomputer |
a very expensive computer system that is used to perform complex mathematical calculations, such as those used in weather forecasting and medical research |
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Tablet computer |
a handheld, mobile device somewhere between a computer and a smartphone |
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Transistor |
a tiny electric switch used in second-generation computers |
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Triangulation |
a mathematical principle used by GPS to determine the position of the receiving device in three dimensions |
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Turing machine |
a machine that can perform mathematical computations |
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Turing test |
measures a machine's ability to display intelligent behavior |
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Ubiquitous computing (ublicomp) |
sometimes called invisible computing, technology that recedes into the background and becomes part of the user's environment |
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Unicode |
an extended ACSII set that has become the standard on the internet and includes codes for most of the world's written languages, mathematical systems, and special characters. It has become codes for over 100,000 characters |
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Universal design |
design principles that help create environments that accommodate people with disabilities by also benefit those without |
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Vacuum tube |
a tube that resembles an incandescent light bulb that was used in first-generation computers |
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Video game simulation |
a system that replicates realistic environments and scenarios |
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Video game system |
a computer system that is designed primarily to play games |
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Workstation |
a high-end desktop computer or one that is attached to a network in a business setting |
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.jpg |
an image file format, commonly pronounced JPEG, that stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group; this is a common file type used by digital pictures; JPEG is popular because it can store a high-quality picture in a relatively small file |
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.png |
an image file format, commonly pronounced PING, that stands for Portable Network Graphic; this is an image file type that can be transferred over the internet |
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Action center |
located in the notification area, a central place to view alerts and take actions related to things that need your attention |
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Address bar |
displays your current location in the folder structure as a series of links separated by arrows |
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Administer account |
a user account that lets you make changes that will affect other users of the computer; the most powerful of the account types, because it permits the most control over the computer |
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App |
the shortened version of the word application |
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App bar |
an area at the top or bottom of every Windows Store app containing various controls pertaining to the app |
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Apps view |
the Start screen view in which all apps have the same small tile size and the apps can be arranged in various ways |
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Application |
a set of instructions that a computer uses to accomplish a task; also called a program |
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Badge |
an icon that displays on the lock screen, below the time, day, and date, that represents the status of your internet connection, your battery if you are using a tablet or laptop, or any other lock screen apps you might have selected |
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Bing smart search |
when typing in the Search box on the Start screen, in addition to searching your apps and your PC, the Bing search engine searches the web for your search term |
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Booting the computer |
the process of turning on a computer when the computer has been completely shut down |
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Charms |
a set of buttons that display when you point or swipe in from the right side of the screen that you can use in every app-whether a Windows Store app or a desktop app- and that enables you to search, share, access devices, or adjust your PC settings |
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Click |
the action of pressing the left mouse button |
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Clipboard |
a temporary storage area for information that you have copied or moved from one place and plan to use somewhere else |
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Cloud storage |
storage space on an internet site that can also display as a drive in your computer |
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Compressed file |
a file that has been reduced in size and that takes up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers faster than uncompressed files |
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Contextual tab |
context-sensitive commands and options on the ribbon that are relevant to the active object |
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Dashboard |
a descriptive term for the Windows 8.1 Start screen because it provides a one-screen view of links to information and programs that matter most to the signed-in user |
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Data |
all the files-documents, workbooks, pictures, songs, and so on-that you create and store during the day-to-day use of your computer |
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Data management |
the process of managing your files and folders in an organized manners that you can find information when you need it |
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Desktop |
the area in Windows 8.1 where you use desktop apps and that serves a surface for your work, like the top of the actual desk |
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Desktop |
a computer program installed on the hard drive of a computer and that requires a computer operating system like Microsoft Windows or Apple OS to run |
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Desktop background |
displays the colors and graphics of your desktop; you can change the desktop background to look the way you want it |
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Desktop shortcuts |
desktop icons that link to any item accessible on your computer or on a network, such as a program, file, folder, disk drive, printer,or an another computer |
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Details pane |
displays the most common properties associated with the selected file |
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Details view |
the file list view in File Explorer that displays a list of files or folders and their most common properties |
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Dialog box |
a small window that displays options for completing a task |
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Double-click |
the action of pressing the left mouse button twice in rapid succession while holding the mouse still |
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Drag |
the action of moving something from one location on the screen to another while holding down the left mouse button; the action of dragging includes releasing the mouse button at the desired time or location |
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Drive |
an area of storage that is formatted with a file system compatible with your operating system and is identified by a drive letter |
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Extract |
the action of decompressing-pulling out-files from a compressed form |
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File |
a collection of information that is stored on a computer under a single name, for example a text document, a picture, or a program |
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Filee explorer |
the program within Windows 8.1 that displays the contents of folders and files on your computer, and which also enables you to perform tasks related to your files and folders such as copying, moving, and renaming. file explorer is at work anytime you are viewing the contents of a folder or file. |
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File explorer window |
displays the contents of the current folder or device and contains helpful parts so that you can navigate-explore within the organizing structure of Windows |
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File list |
displays the contents of the current folder; if you type text into the Search box, only the folders and files that match your search will display here- including files in subfolders |
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File properties |
information about a file such as its author, the date the file was last changed, and any descriptive tags |
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Folder |
a container in which you store files |
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Folder structure |
the hierarchy of folders in Windows 8.1 |
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Free-form snip |
when using snipping tool, the type of snip that lets you draw an irregular line, such as a circle, around an area of the screen |
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Full-screen snip |
when using Snipping Tool, the typeof snip that captures the entire screen |
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Graphical user interface |
the system by which you interact with your computer and which uses graphics such as an image of a file folder or wastebasket that you can click to activate the item represented |
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GUI |
the acronym for a graphical user interface, pronounced GOO-ee |
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Hard disk drive |
the primary storage device located inside your computer and where most of your files and programs are typically stored;usually labeled as drive C |
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Hierarchy |
an arrangement where items are ranked and where each level is lower in rank than the item above it |
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Icons |
small images that represent commands, files, applications, or other windows |
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Immersive |
the term that describes the Windows 8.1 style screens, meaning they have no borders, no menus, and they behave differently from traditional Windows desktop programs because there is no task bar; the idea is that you are immersed in the app with no screen distractions |
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Insertion point |
a blinking vertical line that indicates where text or graphics will be inserted |
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Internet Explorer |
the web browser program developed by Microsoft that is included with Windows 8.1 |
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JPEG |
an acronym from Joint Photographic Experts Group, and which is a common file type used by digital cameras and computers to store digital pictures; JPEG is popular because it can store a high-quality picture in a relatively small file. a JPEG file has a .jpg file extension |
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Jump list |
a list that displays when you right-click a button on the task bar, and which displays locations (in the upper portion) and tasks (in the lower portion) from a program's task bar button |
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Keyboard shortcut |
a combination of two or more keyboards keys, used to perform a task that would otherwise require a mouse |
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Left pane |
the pane on the left side of the File Explorer window |
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Live tiles |
tiles on the Windows 8.1 Start screen that are constantly updated with fresh information relevant to the signed-in user; for example, the number of new email messages, new sports scores of interest, or new updates to social networks such as Facebook or Twitter |
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Local account |
a user account in which the information associated with each user is local to a single Windows 8.1 computer |
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Location |
any disk drive, folder, or other place in which you can store files and folders |
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Lock screen |
the first screen that displays after turning on a Windows 8.1 device, which displays the time, day, and date, and one or more icons representing the status of the device's Internet connection, battery status on a tablet or laptop, and any lock screen apps that are installed such as email notifications |
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Lock screen apps |
apps that display on a Windows 8.1 lock screen and that show quick stays and notifications, even if the screen is locked, and include Calendar, Mail, Messaging, and Weather |
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Menu |
a list of commands within a category |
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Menu bar |
a group of menus |
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Microsoft account |
a user account that allows you to set up one Windows 8.1 computer and then synchronizes all the same settings from that computer to any other device you have that uses Windows 8.1 |
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Modern design |
the design principles in Windows 8.1 that includes tiles with white text on deeply colored backgrounds, consistent fonts, simpler navigation, and the use of the entire screen; the idea is that you are immersed in the app with no screen distractions |
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Mouse pointer |
any symbol that displays on your screen in response to moving your mouse |
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Navigate (file explorer) |
explore within the file organizing structure of Windows 8.1 |
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Navigation pane |
the area on the left side of a File Explorer window; it displays favorites, network locations, and an expandable list of drives and folders |
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Notification area |
displays notification icons and the system clock; sometimes referred to as the system tray |
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Notification bar |
in Internet Explorer 11, a bar at the bottom of your screen that displays information about pending downloads, security issues, add-ons, and other issues related to the operation of your computer |
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Operating system |
a specific type of computer program that manages the other programs on a computer-including computer devices such as desktop computers, laptop computers, smartphones, tablet computers, and game consoles |
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Paint |
a program that comes with Windows 8.1 with which you can create and edit drawings and display and edit stored photos |
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Parent folder |
in the file organizing structure of File Explorer, the location where folder you are viewing is saved- one level up in the hierarchy |
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Path |
a sequence of folders (directories) that leads to a specific file or folder |
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Parent folder |
in the file organizing structure of File Explorer, the location where the folder you are viewing is saved-one level up in the hierarchy |
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Path |
a sequence of folders (directories) that leads to a specific file or folder |
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PC settings |
the area from which you can control almost everything about how Windows 8.1 looks and works; you can change colors and backgrounds, the picture on your lock screen or account picture, manage other users (if you are the administrator), connect devices like printers, or set up a network |
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Personal foler |
a folder created for each user account on a Windows 8.1 computer, labeled with the account holder's name, and which contains the subfolders Documents, Pictures, Music, and Videos |
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PING |
an acronym for Portable Network Graphic, and which is a common file type that can be transferred over the Internet. a PING file has a .png file extension |
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Point to |
the action of moving the mouse pointer over a specific area |
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Pointer |
any symbol that displays on your screen in response to moving your mouse and with which you can select objects and commands |
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Pointing device |
a mouse, touchpad, or other device that controls the pointer position on the screen |
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Program |
a set of instructions that a computer uses to accomplish a task; also called an application |
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Progress bar |
in a dialog box or taskbar button, a bar that indicates visually the progress of a task such as a download or file transfer |
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Rectangular snip |
when using Snipping Tool, the type of snip that lets you draw a precise box by dragging the mouse pointer around an area of the screen to form a rectangle |
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Recycle bin |
a folder that stores anything that you delete from your computer, and from which anything stored can be retrieve until the contents are permanently deleted by activating the Empty Recycle Bin command |
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Removable storage device |
a portable device on which you can store files, such as a USB flash drive, a flash memory card, or an external hard drive commonly used to transfer information from one computer to another |
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Resources |
a term used to refer collectively to the parts of our computer such as the central processing unit (CPU), memory, and any attached devices such as a printer |
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Ribbon |
the area at the top of a window in File Explorer that groups common tasks such as copying and moving, creating new folders, emailing and zipping items, and changing views on related tabs |
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Right-click |
the action of clicking the right mouse button
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Roam |
the ability to set up one comuter, for example a desktop computer, and them synchronize-roam-all the same setting to a laptop, to a tablet PC, to a Windows phone, or to any other device to which one signs in with the same Microsoft account |
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Screen capture |
any image file that contains the contents of a computer screen
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Screenshot |
another name for a screen capture |
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ScreenTip |
useful information that displays in a small box on the screen when you perform various mouse actions, such a pointing to screen elements |
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Scroll arrow |
an arrow at the top and or bottom, or left and right, of a scroll bar that when clicked moves the window in small increments |
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Scroll bar |
a bar that displays on the bottom or right side of a window when the contents of a window are not completely visible, used to move the window up, down, left, or right to bring the contents into view |
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Scroll box |
the box in a vertical or horizontal scroll bar that you drag to reposition the document on the screen |
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Select |
to specify, by highlighting, a block of data or text on the screen with the intent of performing some actin on the selection |
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SharePoint |
a Microsoft technology that enables employees in an organization to access information across organizational and geographic boundaries |
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Shortcut menu |
a context-sensitive menu that displays commands and options relevant to thte active object |
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Shut down |
turning off your computer in a manner that closes all open programs and files, closes your network connections, stops the hard disk, and discontinues the use of electrical power |
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SkyDrive |
a free file storage and file sharing service provided by Microsoft when you sign up for a Microsoft account
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Sleep |
turning off your computer in a manner that automatically saves your work, stops the fan, and uses a small amount of electrical power to maintain your work in memory |
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Snap (desktop apps) |
a Windows 8.1 desktop feature that automatically resizes windows when you move-snap- them to the edge of the screen |
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Snip |
the image captured using Snipping Tool |
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Snipping Tool |
a program included with Windows 8.1 with which you can capture an image of all or part of computer an image of all or part of a computer screen, and then annotate, save, copy, or share the image via email |
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Speakers icon |
displays the status of the computer's speakers (if any) |
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Split button |
a button that has two parts- a button and an arrow, clicking the main part of the button performs a command and clicking the arrow opens a menu with choices
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Start search |
the search feature in Windows 8.1 in which, from the Start screen, you can begin to type and by default, Windows 8.1 searches for apps; you can adjust the search to search for files or settings |
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Start tip |
the thumbnail that displays when you point to the lower left corner of your screen |
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System tray |
Another name for notification area on the taskbar |
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Tags |
properties that you create and add to a file to help you find and organize your files |
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Taskbar |
the area of the desktop that contains program buttons, and buttons for all open programs; by default, it is located at the bottom of the desktop but you can move it |
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Thumbnail |
a reduced image of a graphic |
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Tiles |
square and rectangular boxes on the Windows 8.1 Start screen from which you can access apps, websites, programs, and tools for using the computer by simply clicking or tapping them |
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Title bar |
the bar across the top of the window that displays the program name |
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User account |
a collection of information that tells Windows8.1 what files and folders the account holder can access, what changes the account holder can make to the computer system, and what the account holder's personal preferences are |
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Wallpaper |
another term for the desktop background
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Web browser |
software with which you display webpages and navigate the Internet |
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Window snip |
when using Snipping Tool, the type of snip that captures the entire displayed window |
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Windows 8.1 |
an operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation designed to work with mobile computing devices of all types and also with traditional PC's |
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Windows Store apps |
apps built for specific purposes, for example, to view photos, read sports information, organize a list of contacts, or read updates to social networks like Facebook and Twitter |
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Start screen |
the first screen that displays after signing in to a Windows 8.1 device and that displays square and rectangular boxes- referred to as tiles- from which you can access apps, websites, programs and tools for using the computer by clicking or tapping them |
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Address bar (Internet Explorer) |
the area in the Internet Explorer window that displays, and where you can type, a URL-uniform resource locator- which is an address that uniquely identifiers a location on the Internet |
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Address bar (Windows) |
the bar at the top of a folder window with which you can navigate to a different folder or library or go back to a previous one |
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Alignment |
the placement of text or objects relative to the left and right margins |
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Alignment guides |
green lines that display when you move an object to assist in alignment |
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App |
the term that commonly refers to computer programs that run from the device software on a smartphone or a tablet computer-for example,iOS, Android, or Windows Phone-or computer programs that run from the browser software on a desktop PC or laptop PC- for example, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, or Chrome |
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App for Office |
A webpage that works within on of the Office applications, such as Excel, and that you download from the Office Store |
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Apps for Office 2013 and SharePoint 2013 |
a collection of downloadable apps that enable you to create and view information within your familiar Office programs
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Backstage tabs |
the area along the left side of Backstage view with tabs to display screens with related groups of commands |
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Backstage view |
a centralized space for file management tasks-for example opening,saving,printing,publishing, or sharing a file. A navigation pane displays along the left side with tabs that group file-related tasks together |
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Center alignment |
the alignment of text or objects that is centered horizontally between the left and right margin |
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Click |
the action of pressing an releasing the left button on a mouse pointing device one time |
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Clip art |
downloadable predefined graphics available online from Office.com an other sites |
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Clipboard |
a temporary storage area that holds text or graphics that you select and then cut or copy |
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Cloud computing |
refers to applications and services that are accessed over the internet, rather than to applications that are installed on your local computer |
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Cloud storage |
online storage of data so that you can access yur data from different places and devices |
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Collaborate |
to work with others as a team in an intellectual endeavor to complete a shared task or to achieve a shared goal |
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Commands |
an instruction to a computer program that causes an action to be carried out |
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Common dialog boxes |
the set of dialog boxes that includes Open, Save, and Save As, which are provided by the Windows programming interface and which display and operate in all of the Office programs in the same manner |
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Compressed file |
a file that has been reduced in size and thus takes up less storage space and can be transferred to other computer quickly` |
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Compressed folder |
a folder that has been reduced n size and thus takes up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers quickly; also called a zipped folder |
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Context menus |
menus that display commands and options relevant to the selected text or object; also called shortcut menus |
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Context-sensitive commands |
Commands that display on a shortcut menu that relate to the object or text that you right-clicked |
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Contextual tabs |
tabs that are added to the ribbon automatically when a specific object, such as a picture, is selected and that contain commands relevant to the selected object |
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Copy |
a command that duplicates a selection and places it on the Clipboard |
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Cut |
a command that removes a selection and places it on the Clipboard |
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Default |
the term that refers to the current selection or setting that is automatically used by a computer program unless you specify otherwise |
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Deselect |
the action of canceling the selection of an object or block of text by clicking outside of the selection |
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Desktop |
in Windows, the screen that stimulates your work area |
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Desktop app |
the term that commonly refers to a computer program that is installed on your computer and requires a computer operating system, like Microsoft Windows or Apple OS to run |
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Dialog box |
a small window that contains options for completing a task |
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Dialog Box Laucher |
a small icon that displays to the right of some group names on the ribbon and that opens a related dialog box or pane providing additional options and commands related to that group |
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Document properties |
details abut a file that describe or identify it, including the title, author name, subject, and keywords that identify the document's topic or contents; also known as metadata |
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Drag |
the action of holding down the left mouse button while moving your mouse |
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Edit |
the process of making, changes to text or graphics in an Office file |
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Ellipsis |
a set of three dots indicating incompleteness; an ellipsis following a command name indicates that a dialog box will display if you click the command |
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Enhanced ScreenTip |
a ScreenTip that displays more descriptive text than a normal ScreenTip |
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Extract |
to decompress, or pull out, files from a compressed form |
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File |
a collection of information stored on a computer on a computer under a single name, for example a Word document or a PowerPoint presentation |
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File Explorer |
the program that displays the files and folders on your computer and that is at work anytime you are viewing the contents of files and folders in a window |
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Fill |
the inside color of an object |
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Folder |
a container in which you store files |
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Folder window |
in Windows, a window that displays the contents of the current folders, library, or device and that contains helpful parts so that you navigate the Windows file structure |
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Font |
a set of characters with the same design and shape |
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Font styles |
formatting emphasis such as bold, italic, and underline |
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Footer |
a reserved area for text or graphics that displays at the button of each page in a document |
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Formatting |
the process of establishing the overall appearance of text, graphics, and pages in an Office file-for example, in a Word document |
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Formatting marks |
Characters that display on the screen, but do not print, indicating where the Enter key, the Spacebar, and the Tab key were pressed; also called nonprinting characters |
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Gallery |
an Office feature that displays a list of potential results instead of only the command name |
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Gradient fill |
a fill effect in which on color fades into another |
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Groups |
on the Office ribbon, the sets of related commands that you might need for a specific type of task |
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Header |
a reserved area for text or graphics that displays at the top of each page in a document |
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Info tab |
the tab in Backstage view that displays information about the active file |
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Insertion point |
a blinking vertical line that indicates where text or graphics will be inserted |
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Keyboard shortcut |
a combination of tow or more keyboard keys used to perform a task that would otherwise require a mouse |
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KeyTip |
the letter that displays on a command in the ribbon that indicates the key you can press to activate the command when keyboard control of the ribbon is activated |
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Keywords |
custom file properties in the form of words that you associate with a document to give an indication of the document's content; used to help find and organize files. Also called tags |
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Landscape orientation |
a page orientation in which the paper is wider than it is tall |
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Layout Options |
a button that displays when an object is selected and that has commands to choose how the object interacts with surrounding text |
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Live Preview |
a technology that shows the result of applying an editing or a formatting change as you point to possible results-before you actually apply it |
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Location |
any disk drive, folder, or other place in which you can store files and folders |
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Metadata |
details about a file that describe or identify it, including the title, author name, subject, and keywords that identify the document's topic or contents; also known as document properties |
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Mini toolbar |
a small toolbar containing frequently used formatting commands that displays as a result of selecting text or objects |
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MRU |
Acronym for most recently used, which refers to the state of some commands that retain the characteristic most recently applied; for example, the Font Color button retains the most recently used color until a new color is chosen |
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Navigate |
the process of exploring within the organizing structure of Windows |
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Navigation pane |
in a folder window, the area on the left in which you can navigate to, open, and display favorites, libraries, folders, saved searches, and an expandable list of drives |
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Nonprinting characters |
characters that display on the screen, but do not print, indicating where the Enter key, the Spacebar, and the Tab key were pressed; also called formatting marks
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Notification bar |
an area at the bottom of an Internet Explorer window that displays information about pending downloads, security issues, aadd-ons, and other issues related to the operation of your computer |
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Object |
a text box, picture, table, or shape that you can select and then move and resize |
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Office Web Apps |
the free online companions to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and OneNote |
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Serif font |
a font design that includes small line extensions on the ends of the letters to guide the eye in reading from left to right |
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SharePoint |
collaboration software with which people in an organization can set up team sites to share information, manage documents, and publish reports for others to see |
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Shortcut menu |
a menu that displays commands and options relevant to the selected text or object;also called a context menu |
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Sizing handles |
small squares that indicate a picture or object is selected |
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Split Button |
a button divided into two parts and in which clicking the main part of the button performs a command and clicking the arrow opens a menu with choices |
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Start search |
the search feature in Windows in which, from the Start screen, you can begin to type and by default. Windows searches for apps; you can adjust the search to search for files or settings |
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Status bar |
the area along the lower edge of an Office program window that displays file information on the left and buttons to control how the window looks on the right |
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Style |
a group of formatting commands, such as font, font size, font color, paragraph alignment, and line spacing that can be applied to a paragraph with one command |
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Subfolder |
a folder within a folder |
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Synchronization |
the process of updating computer files that are in two or more locations according to specific rules- also called syncing |
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Syncing |
the process of updating computer files that are in two or more locations according to specific rules-also called synchronizations |
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Tabs (ribbon) |
on the Office ribbon, the name of each activity area |
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Tags |
custom file properties in the form of words that you associate with a documents to give an indication of the document's content; used to help find and organize files. Also called keywords |
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Taskbar |
the area along the lower edge of the desktop that displays buttons representing programs |
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Template |
a preformatted document that you can use as a starting point and then change to suit your needs |
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Theme |
a predesigned combination of colors, fonts, and effects that look good together and that is applied to an entire document by a single selection |
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Title bar |
the bar at the top edge of the program window that indicates the name of the active file and the program name |
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Toggle button |
a button that can be turned on by clicking it once and then turned off by clicking it again |
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Toolbar |
in a folder window, a row of buttons with which you can perform common tasks, such as changing the view of your files and folders and folders or burning file to a CD |
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Triple-click |
the action of clicking the left mouse button three times in rapid succession |
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Trusted Documents |
a security feature in Office that remembers which files you have already enabled; you might encounter this feature if you open a file from an email or download files from the Internet |
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Uniform resource locator |
an address that uniquely identifies a location on the internet |
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URL |
the acronym for uniform resource location, which is an address that uniquely identifies a location on the Internet |
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USB flash drive |
a small data storage device that plugs into a computer's USB port |
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Window |
a rectangular area on a computer screen in which programs and content display and that can be moved, resized, minimized |
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XML Paper Specification |
a Microsoft file format that creates an image of your document and that opens in the XPS viewer |
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XPS |
the acronym for XML Paper Specification- a Microsoft file format that creates an image of your document and that opens in the XPS viewer |
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Zipped folder |
a folder that has been reduced in size and thus takes up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers quickly, also called a compressed folder |
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Zoom |
the action of increasing or decreasing the size of the viewing area on the screen |
