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Windows 7 Terms
Windows 7 Terms and concepts
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Computer Science
9th Grade
08/20/2012

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Window
Definition
Frame that holds the content of the program.
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Desktop
Definition
The main work area for Windows.
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Pin
Definition
Attaching a program directly to the taskbar.
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Jump List
Definition
Right clicking on an icon to see the most recently used files.
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Notification Area
Definition
Lets you know when updates are available for your computer.
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Recycle Bin
Definition
Stores the files you want to delete.
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Start Button
Definition
Brings up a variety of options such as opening a program or file, finding help, control panel, and searching for items on your computer.
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Quick Peek
Definition
Allows you to see on the taskbar files that are open. Grouped by individual program.
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Address Bar
Definition
Identifies the path for the current open folder.
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Navigation Pane
Definition
Helps you locate popular or common locations and recently used files and folders.
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Thumbnail
Definition
A minimized window on a the task bar.
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Control Panel
Definition
Allow the user to personalize settings on their computer.
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Dialog Box
Definition
A window that appears when a command requires additional information.
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Taskbar
Definition
Runs along bottom of your screen, contains minimized windows, quick launch area, and notification area.
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Snap Windows
Definition
Feature that allows you to view 2 screens at once on different halves of the desktop.
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Quick Launch Area
Definition
Found on the task bar and lets you easily start programs or open files.
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Quick Access Toolbar
Definition
Provides easy access to commonly used commands. Appears at the top left of the work area.
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Title Bar
Definition
Shows the names of the program and current file.
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Ribbon
Definition
Contains tabs from which you can choose a variety of commands.
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Status Bar
Definition
Provides information about the current file and process.
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Tabs
Definition
Organize commands into related tasks.
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Toggle
Definition
Turns a command on and off and on again.
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Group
Definition
Contains related "buttons" or commands to choose from. Appears in a light grey font at the bottom of the ribbon.
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Gallery
Definition
Shows different options available for the current command. For instance if you want to change the color of text the color pallet comes up.
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Live Preview
Definition
Lets you see how gallery options or formats will appear without making the actual change.
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