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Computer IA
COMPIA Vocab
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09/21/2004

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TAB
Definition
A location or measurement you use to position text anywhere along a line
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ALIGNMENT
Definition
The pisition of text in relation to the left and the right margins
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TEXT EFFECTS
Definition
Effects used to animate text on-screen only (sparkle, blinking background)
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ZOOM
Definition
Increase or decrease the size of the document as it is desplayed on-screen. This does not affect the actual size of the printed document
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Undo
Definition
The command for reversing a previous action
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KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Definition
Key combinations used to execute a command w/out opoening a menu
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FORMATTING
Definition
Features such as color, fonts, and positioning applied to document text
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INSERTON POINT
Definition
The blinking vertical line that indicates where the next action will occur
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HIGHLIGHT
Definition
Change the color around text in a document
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SYMBOL
Definition
A character that is not included on the keyboard
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TOOLBAR
Definition
A row of buttons used to execute commands. Each button displays an icon (picture) representing its command
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MENU
Definition
A list of commands
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INSERT MODE
Definition
The method of operation used for inserting new text within existing text in a document. Insert mode is the default.
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CUT
Definition
To delete a selection from its original location and store it in the clipboard
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CUT
Definition
To delete a selection from it's original location and store it in the clipboard
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OVERTYPE MODE
Definition
The method of operation used to replace existing text in a document with new text
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PASTE
Definition
To insert a selection from the clipboard into a document
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CLIPBOARD
Definition
A temporary storage area that can hold up to 12 selections
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FONT EFFECTS
Definition
Formatting features used to enhance or emphasize text (bold, italic, shadow, all caps.)
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BULLET
Definition
A dot or symbol that marks an important line of information or designates items in a list
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HOTKEY
Definition
The underlined letter in a command name
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