Ch1 BASICS Key Terms

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