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19 Cards in this Set
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The screen that appears when you first start Windows 98, providing access to your computer's programs and files and to the Internet.
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Active Desktop
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to position the mouse pointer over an item on your computer screen
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point
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a rectangle located in the vertical and horizontal scroll bars
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scroll box
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a disk that is built into the computer
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hard disk
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a logical structure for folders and files that mimics how you would organize files and folders in a filing cabinet
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file hiearchy
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an electronic collection of information that has a unique name, distinguishing it from other files
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file
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The program that you are using, differentiated from other open programs by a highlighted program button on the taskbar and a diffrently colored title bar.
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Active program
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used to change computer settings such as desktop colors or mouse settings
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control panel
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to press and release the left mouse button twice quickly
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double-click
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a section of a divided window
Windows Explorer is an example |
pane
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to move an item to a new location using the mouse
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drag
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a collection of files and/or other folders that helps you organize your disks
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folder
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a toolbar located next to the Start button
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quick launch toolbar
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graphical representation of computer elements such as files and programs
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icons
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a file that you create using a program such as WordPad
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document
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a computer program that controls the basic operation of your computer and the programs you run on it. Windows 98 is an example
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operating system
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temporary storage space on your computer's hard disk containing information that has been cut or copied
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clipboard
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an environment made up of meaningful symbols, words, and windows in which you can control the basic operation of a computer and the programs that run on it
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graphical user interface
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the area along the top of the window that indicates the file name and program used to creat it
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title bar
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