Ch1 BASICS Key Terms
Across
- 3. A small arrow in the lower-right corner of the group.
- 8. A wheel on some mouse devices used to navigate through a document onscreen.
- 9. A type of command that can be switched off and on.
- 10. (RAM) Temporary memory a computer uses to store information while it is processing.
- 16. The color of characters in a font set.
- 18. A narrow strip along the left margin of a page that automates selection of text. When the mouse pointer is in the selection area, the pointer changes to an arrow pointing up and to the right.
- 19. A folder stored within another folder.
- 22. Adjusts the magnification of the content displayed on the screen.
- 23. Text or graphics that are linked to another location. When you click a hyperlink, the destination is displayed. Often referred to simply as "link"
- 25. The slant and weight of characters in a font set.
- 26. A unit used to measure storage capacity. One byte equals about one character.
- 27. To change the appearance of text or other elements.
- 29. The flashing vertical line that indicates where typed text will display.
- 30. A list of commands or choices.
- 32. Mark text as the focus of the next action.
- 33. A marker on your computer screen that shows you where the next mouse action will occur.
- 35. Input that tells the computer which task to execute.
- 37. A complete set of characters in a specific face, style, and size.
- 38. A pop-up letter that identifies the access key(s) for a command.
- 41. Displays buttons for accessing features and commands.
- 43. The file currently open and active. Actions and commands affect the current file.
- 44. The use of computers to collect, store, and distribute information. Also the various technologies used in processing, storing, and communicating business and personal information.
- 45. The area onscreen where a program or document is displayed.
Down
- 1. The amount of white space between the text and the edge of the page on each side.
- 2. A feature in some Microsoft Office programs that automatically saves files at a set interval so that in the event of a system failure the files may be recovered.
- 4. Computers, printers, and other devices.
- 5. Icon, menu, or other item that is part of an onscreen interface.
- 6. A location on disk where you can store files.
- 7. Minimizes the size of something.
- 11. A device that converts printed documents into digital file formats.
- 12. Not touching or next to.
- 13. A device that allows you to select items onscreen by pointing at them with the mouse pointer.
- 14. To page through a document in order to view contents that is not currently displayed.
- 15. (ROM) Fixed memory stored on a chip in a computer that provides startup and other system instructions.
- 17. information about a file
- 20. The height of an uppercase letter in a font set.
- 21. Touching or in a row.
- 24. A picture used to identify an element onscreen, such as a toolbar button.
- 28. A document that contains formatting, styles, and sample text that you can use to create new documents.
- 31. A computer device or component used to store data such as programs and files.
- 34. Programs that provide the instructions for a computer or other hardware device.
- 36. A Ribbon tab that is only available in a certain context or situation.
- 39. A location on disk where you can store files.
- 40. Marked with color to stand out from the surrounding text.
- 42. A smooth, cushioned surface on which you slide a mouse.