bold: text format that makes letters look fatter and darker; used to make important words stand out

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1 acceptable use: a set of policies that state what you are expected to do and not do while using information, websites, or programs; these rules and policies are created to protect the users of the products alignment: option that allows you to position your text in relation to one or both margins (right or left align, center, or justify) alignment tools: tools that help you line up your data to the left, right, or center of a cell or page alphanumeric: text composed only of letters and numbers, without punctuation or spaces analog: information made of waves; can be converted to digital information Apple menu: the Start menu of a Macintosh (Mac) computer; the list of all available programs; located at the top of the desktop Application menu: a list of all the currently running programs on a Macintosh (Mac) computer applications: programs designed to perform specific tasks Arabic numerals: regular counting numbers such as 1, 5, and 10 audience: the people viewing a slide show, reading a piece of writing, or interpreting a graph background: in presentation software, the area chat displays behind the information placed on a slide; can be a solid color or a picture Backspace key: key on the keyboard that lets you erase characters one-by-one so you can fix mistakes balloon: just like mouseover text in Windows; small descriptive box of text that appears when you hold your mouse over an object; used on Macintosh (Mac) computers bibliography: a complete, alphabetized list of sources binary code: a type of digital information; the numerical representation of information by using ones and zeros; the way the processor communicates with other computer parts bold: text format that makes letters look fatter and darker; used to make important words stand out bookmark: a menu choice in an Internet browser that, when clicked, will take you to a favorite website without having to type in its web address (URL); also called favorites borders: lines that appear around rows, columns, cells, or tables; also the margins around text browse: to find your way around the Internet by following links; see navigate Browse button: button that allows a user to drill down to find files or folders browser: a software program that allows viewers to visit Internet websites bullet points: characters that help to create, organize, and separate items in a list buttons: small items you can click on to perform a task or to answer a question Caps Lock key: key that locks in place after being pressed once and allows you to type in all capital letters CD-ROM drive: data storage device; stores information on compact discs center alignment: type of alignment that centers text; often used for headings and titles clipboard: area in the computer that holds cut or copied words and pictures until they are pasted into a document close: to shut down a program or file; the Close button has an X symbol 257

2 columns: a text format that divides a document (whole or in part) into vertical sections Contents and Index: menu option that provides access to the information contained in the Help menu Contents tab: like a table of contents for the entire Help menu; lists all the help topics control keys: keys on the bottom of the keyboard; includes Control (Ctrl) and Alt Control Panel: the directory of all the utilities and controls needed to run your computer copy: to select text or some other item (without removing it from the document) that the computer places onto the clipboard copyright: legal right that means all writers and artists have sole ownership of their words, music, software, or art CPU: central processing unit; processor located in main body of computer; does the work of computing, organizing, and routing information cut: to remove text or pictures from a document that the computer will put onto the clipboard data storage device: device that saves the information you have entered into or created with the computer desktop: the visual backdrop of a graphical user interface (GUI) that makes interacting with the computer easier dialog box: a window that allows you to communicate with the computer by choosing options or by answering questions digital: information made up of binary code; can be converted to analog information digital media: electronic versions of documents, spreadsheets, and other materials document: (v.) to cite, or give the source of, information downloading: the process of copying data from a main source and transferring it to another computer drawing software: software that lets you create and modify vector images drive: the computer part used to access, or use, the data stored on a computer disk or CD drop-down list: a drop-down box with a menu, or list from which you can click one choice; also called drop-down menu, pull-down list, and pull-down menu drop-down menu: see drop-down list Edit menu: drop-down list of actions used to modify the appearance and/or arrangement of a file (undo, cut, copy, and paste) software: software that lets you create and receive electronic messages em dash: ( ) a symbol used in writing or printing to indicate a break in thought or sentence structure or to introduce a phrase added for emphasis, definition, or explanation to separate two clauses; slightly longer than an en dash en dash: ( ) a symbol used in writing or printing to connect continuing or inclusive numbers or elements of a compound adjective endnotes: numbers that appear in the document next to sections of text that need to be cited or require additional information; numbers correspond to information listed on a separate page of sources at the end of the document; default option is roman numerals Enter: key on the keyboard you press when you want to start a new line or enter a command; also called Return ethics: a set of moral values or principles 258

3 Eyedropper tool: a paint software tool that lets you select a color from a picture to use elsewhere in the same picture fair use laws: laws that let you use copyrighted material for education and research; must document, or cite source information file: an electronic copy of your work that you can save, print, and come back to later File menu: drop-down list of actions the computer can perform on a file (open, close, save, print) file name: a name given to a computer file fill color: color that appears inside or fills up an object Fill Color icon: icon that lets you change the fill color of objects Fill tool: software tool that lets you change the colors in objects first line indent: a type of indent where only the first line of text is indented a few spaces floppy disk drive: a data storage device; stores information on floppy disks folder: a way of organizing information; can hold files and other folders font: a set of letters, numbers, and symbols with a certain type style footer: the section of text that appears on the bottom of all pages in a document footnotes: numbers that appear in the document next to sections of text that need to be cited or require additional information; numbers correspond to information at the bottom of the page on which they appear; default option is arabic numerals format: the organization, arrangement, and appearance of a file Format menu: drop-down list of actions used to change the appearance of an element of a file (such as font, paragraph, bullets and numbering, headers and footers, borders and shaping, columns, and tabs) from file: option used when you want to insert a picture from a file that is stored somewhere on the computer s hard drive or on a disk function keys: the row of keys above the number row on the keyboard (F1, F2, etc.); these keys perform certain tasks, or functions graphical user interface (GUI): text commands packaged visually; a GUI works with a pointing device, usually a mouse, so that you have the ability to click on commands instead of typing them group: a way to link objects together so that they become one combined object gutter: the space outside the margin that allows room for binding; used in books and magazines Hand tool: paint software tool shaped like a hand that lets you move an image around on the screen hanging indent: a type of indent where text below the first line is indented hard drive: a data storage device inside the main computer body containing a drive and at least one hard disk hardware: collection of the physical components that make up a computer header: the section of text that appears on the top of all pages in a document Help menu: menu with different functions that allow you to look up a tool or option and learn how to use it 259

4 home row: the center row of letter keys on the keyboard; the row onto which you place your fingers when touch typing (A, S, D, F, J, K, L, and ;) icon: a small picture that represents information and tools that help you perform tasks stored on a computer import: to bring files located in other drives into the software you are currently using indent: to use tabs to move text a few spaces Index tab: in a software program s Help menu, this breaks down the larger topics in the Contents tab into more specific key words and symbols input device: a computer part that lets you give the computer information and ask it to perform tasks; translates analog information into binary code intellectual property: the ideas and creations of an individual or organization italic: text format that makes letters slant to the right; used to make important words stand out justified alignment: type of alignment that adds space within the text so that it aligns evenly with both margins keyboard: input device that lets you type letters, numbers, and symbols into the computer landscape orientation: page layout used when the paper is oriented so that the shorter side runs from top to bottom; used when pages have a lot of information going across, like a table or map layout: the way text and pictures are positioned on a page leaders: dotted lines that separate text in word processing software left alignment: most common type of alignment; aligns text on the left margin libraries: store information; audio and video libraries have tools to create transitions, effects, and titles in video editing software line color: the color of an object s outline Line Color icon: icon that lets you change the color of an object s outline Line Style icon: icon that lets you change line thickness or style lower row: the bottom row of letter keys on the keyboard Macintosh: one of the three main types of operating systems found on desktop computers Magic Wand tool: paint software tool used to select a colored area to modify Maximize button: button to click that makes the active window on a computer desktop as large as it can be Minimize button: button to click that shrinks the active window on a computer desktop into an icon or button on the taskbar or its title bar monitor: output device, like a television screen, that shows you what the processor is doing or what you have typed or changed on the computer screen; part of video editing software that lets you preview clips and movies mouse: input device that controls a pointer on the computer screen and which you click to perform tasks mouseover text: small descriptive box of text that appears when you hold your mouse over an object multitasking: working on more than one thing at a time; having more than one window open at a time new: function that creates a new document or folder 260

5 Next button: button used to go forward to the next audio or video clip; the Next button has a sideways triangle pointing to a vertical line on the right number keys: the keys on the keyboard that contain numbers and symbols open: to initiate access to a computer file or program operating system (OS): the program that manages other programs and hardware and determines how the desktop looks; three main types of operating systems found on desktop computers: Unix, Windows, and Macintosh options window: window that allows you to communicate with the computer by picking from a series of choices organization name: name within the host name of a URL that identifies who maintains the website and what server stores the files orientation: the direction the paper faces during printing; can be landscape or portrait output device: a computer part that sends information out to you; translates binary code into analog information Oval tool: tool that lets you draw a circle or an oval page break: function to create a new page in word processing software; (Ctrl + Enter) page layout: the way that all the items are arranged on the page Paintbrush tool: tool that lets you create freeform lines in paint software Paint Bucket tool: see Fill tool paint software: software that lets you create and modify bitmap images password: a combination of letters, numbers, and sometimes symbols that a user creates to secure and verify his identity on a computer paste: to insert text or a picture into a document from the clipboard pencil tool: tool that lets you create freeform lines plagiarism: taking and using information directly from another source without giving credit to the original source portrait orientation: page layout used when the paper is oriented so that the longer side runs from top to bottom; used for most reports and articles presentation program: software that lets you build slides and put them together to show an audience; has three main components: outline area, workspace, and program menus and toolbars printer: output device that places a copy of information from the computer onto a piece of paper program menus: lists of commands, tools, and options that allow you to perform certain tasks programs: pieces of computer software that perform certain tasks pull-down list: see drop-down list pull-down menu: see drop-down list radio button: a button that lets you choose one listed item in a group reach keys: on a keyboard, the keys in all the letter rows that sit between the touch keys; keys T, Y, G, H, B, and N Rectangle tool: tool that lets you draw a box resize: to make an object or text bigger or smaller 261

6 Restore button: a button to click that returns a window on the computer desktop to its previous size Return: see Enter right alignment: type of alignment used to align text to the right margin Roman numerals: numbers made up of certain letters (I, V, X) Rotate tool: tool that lets you turn or flip an object in drawing software running: in use save: to store information on a computer disk save as: used when you want to save a file with a different name scale tool: tool that lets you change the size of an object in drawing software scanner: input device that uses light-sensing equipment to translate images or text from paper into digital files script: describes what will be said and what will happen visually scroll bar: vertical or horizontal arrows to click that allow you to see parts of windows that do not fit in the current viewing size window select: to choose server: a computer that stores Internet information and is accessed by other computers; computer that provides resources for a network Settings menu: menu of programs that control things like the volume of your speakers, the look of your screen, the way the keyboard and the mouse function, and the way you access your files shadow: font effect that gives letters a shadow behind them Shift key: key found on both sides of your keyboard; used to make capital letters and symbols smart quotes: curved quotation marks used to separate dialogue and other text from the rest of a document software: the general term for all the different kinds of programs that computers use spacing: the amount of white space between lines of text spell checker: tool that can be used to find most spelling mistakes spinner: up or down arrow that allows you to increase or decrease a number in a dialog box sstart menu: the list of all available programs on the desktop of a PC; located in the bottom lefthand corner of the desktop Stop button: button in the web browser toolbar that looks like a stop sign or an X; clicking it stops the downloading process; in video editing software, button with a square on it that tells the program to stop recording strikethrough: font effect that puts a horizontal line through text stroke: another word for border in drawing software submenu: menu that drops down from another menu to provide additional options subscript: font option that places selected text slightly below a character and decreases its font size superscript: font option that elevates the position of selected text and decreases its font size synopsis: an outline that describes the general idea 262

7 Tab key: found on the left side of the keyboard; pressing the Tab key inserts space and moves your cursor to the right on the screen; in a spreadsheet or table, the Tab key moves to the right one cell table of contents: a list of headings and page numbers for a document tabs: set points that determine how far your cursor moves to indent text when you press the Tab key tab stop position: the distance the leader will stop from the left margin taskbar: a bar that runs along the bottom of the desktop; it holds buttons that represent minimized program windows text box: a place for you to type text, like letters, words, numbers, and symbols toolbar: row of buttons that represent some of the commands and options in the program menus tool palette: section of tools that let you work with images in paint software Tools menu: drop-down list of tools used to revise the text of a document (such as spell check, thesaurus tool, and word count) or manage the program s options (such as toolbars, file locations, and templates) Unix: one of the three main types of operating systems found on desktop computers upper row: the top row of letter keys on the keyboard vertical alignment: the way text is aligned to the top and bottom margins; can be aligned to the top, center, bottom, or be justified (aligned to both the top and bottom margins) View menu: drop-down list of options for viewing a file wallpaper: what appears on the background of your computer screen weight: thickness of the stroke, or border, around an object in drawing software Windows: one of the three main types of operating systems found on desktop computers word processing program: software that lets you create and edit text documents write: to store or save data on a disk Zoom: option that allows you to increase or decrease the size in which a document or picture (whole or in part) appears touch keys: the keys F and J on the keyboard; these keys have small bumps so that you always know where the home row is without having to look at the keyboard underline: text format that makes letters have a horizontal line underneath them; used to make important words stand out undo: a computer function that takes away the last thing added or changed to a file 263