COMPUTER TERMS

2. The key used to begin a new line in a word processor, or to enter information into a spreadsheet or database.
7. A network of computers that provides information world-wide; also known as the information superhighway.
8. The ability to send and receive messages with a computer.
9. The background on windows, menus, and dialog boxes on a PC. It is designed to represent a desk.
12. An unauthorized person who secretly gains access to computer files.
13. Special text when clicked jumps the user from their current location to another page or topic.
14. To set margins, tabs, font, or line spacing in the layout of a document. The way a document will look.
15. A printed copy of computer output.
16. The physical components of the computer and any equipment connected to it. Pieces of the computer that you can touch.
17. Technology that prevents users from inappropriate websites and protects the network from unauthorized users.
18. The shape and style of text.

1. To send data, text, documents, to your computer's CPU.
3. To make changes in a document or presentation and therefore make it better.
4. One of two ways to sort a database. Numbers are arranged from largest to smallest. Text is arranged in reverse alphabetical order.
5. A word or reference point to describe content on a web page that search engines use to properly index the page.
6. A portable computer that can be taken with you everywhere you go.
10. A small picture or symbol representing a computer hardware function or component.
11. The hardware device used to enter letters into the computer.
13. An introductory screen on a website, used to welcome the websites visitors.
16. Keys on the keyboard from which all keystrokes are made.