Define Microsoft Word Vocabulary Terms in Computers Flashcards

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ALTERNATE( ATL)
A key that when depressed immediately before or as another key is stuck casues that key to perform a special function.
ALIGNMENT
Formatting of a paragrah to align with the left margin, right margin, centered, or both margins.
ARROW KEYS
Keys that move the cursor in the direction indictated by the arrow on the key.
BACKSPACE KEY
Key that when pushed deletes the character to the left of the right.
BLOCK
A feature that defines aspecific portion of text to be bolded, centered horizontally, copied, deleted, moved, or underlined.
BOLD
A feature that prints designated text darker than the rest of the copy to add emphasis.
CASP LOCK
A key that when locked down causes all letters to be capitalized.
CENTER
A feature that centers lines of text horizontally.
COLUMN
Dividing a page into vertical sections. (FORMAT-COLUMNS)
COMMAND
An instruction to a computer
CONTROL
A key depressed as another key is struck, causing that key to perform a special function.
COPY/PASTE
A feature that duplicates text from one location and then places the duplicated text at another location.
CPU (CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT)
The internal operating unit or "brain" of a computer.
CURSOR
A blinking line on the screen that shows where you are typing.
DATA
Any information inputted into the computer.