Computer Terms

3. a visible and moving pointer that the user controls with a mouse, touchpad or similar input device such as a trackball
4. This suffix is added to the end of a file name, indicating its format
6. a set of options presented to the user of a computer application to help them find information or execute a function
7. load an operating system (OS) into the computer's main memory or RAM.
8. a link that points to a computer program.
11. an electronic copy or hard copy of reference material for a product
12. an image on the computer screen that represents an application, a capability, or some other
14. press a computer mouse button twice in quick succession to select a file, program, or function
16. the access point for programs displayed on the desktop, even if the program is minimized.
17. a modifier key which, when pressed in conjunction with another key, performs a special operation
18. a computer program that can capture, display and manipulate data arranged in rows and columns.

1. pressing the left (or sometimes right) mouse button to highlight it, and while keeping the button depressed, moving the selected item across the screen.
2. a software program that helps create a slideshow that addresses a topic.
5. a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface
8. To copy the document, record, or image being worked on to a storage medium
9. the act of pressing a computer mouse button once without moving the mouse.
10. interaction technique or widget in which continuous text, pictures, or any other content can be scrolled in a predetermined direction (up, down, left, or right) on a computer display, window, or viewport so that all of the content can be viewed
13. he virtual location for applications, documents, data or other sub-folders
15. a resource for recording data on a computer storage device
19. a personal computing device designed to fit on top of a typical office desk