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Word processing
Word Processing Terms
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Computer Science
7th Grade
04/13/2009

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Bullets & Numbering
Definition
A feature that allows the user to create bulleted or numbered paragraphs.[image]
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Alignment
Definition
How text is positioned between the margins

How text is positioned between the margins
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Clip Art
Definition
Pictures and drawings that can be inserted into a document.
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Columns
Definition
Text & graphics appear vertically in a worksheet and are identified by letters at the top of the worksheet window.[image]
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Copy & Paste
Definition
A method of copying text of a graphic
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Copy
Definition
Copies text or graphic from a document and places it on the clipboard.
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Paste
Definition
Procedure that retrieves text or graphic from the clipboard and allows the user to place it in another location in a document.
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Cut & Paste
Definition
A method of moving text or a graphic.
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Cut
Definition
Deletes text or graphic from a document and places it on the clipboard.
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Desktop Publishing
Definition
Using graphics and page design programs for publishing purposes.
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Document
Definition
A written or printed paper that contains information.
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Drag & Drop
Definition
A quick method for copying and moving text a short distance.
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Edit
Definition
To add, delete, or modifiy text or other elements of a file.
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Find & Replace
Definition
A feature that scans a document and searches for occurrences of specified text symbols, or formatting and replaces it wit othe rspecified text, symbols, or formatting.
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Fonts
Definition
The appearance of a character distinguished by typeface and size.
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Format
Definition
The way text appears on a page.
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Graphics
Definition
A line, circle, or box that has been created, or an image or illustration that is imported into the publication.
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Headers & Footers
Definition
The same text appearing at the top of every page or every other page in a document.
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Indent
Definition
A feature that sets a temporary left, right, or left and right margin for paragraph text.
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Line Spacing
Definition
The height of a line of text, often measured in lines or points.
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Margins
Definition
The distance between the edge of the text in the document and top, bottom, or side edges or the page.
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Merge
Definition
A feature that combines a data document with a main document to mass-produce personalized letters or other documents.
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Page Break
Definition
The location in a document where one page ends and another begins.
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Point Size
Definition
Measures the height of characters.
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Point
Definition
Approximately 1/72 of an inch.
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Retrieve
Definition
To get something back.
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Sort
Definition
Allows the user to rearrange the order of words or numbers in a list or records in a database.
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Table
Definition
A series of columns and rows in which data is entered, formatted, and organized.
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Template
Definition
A designed and formatted document on which new documents are based.
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Thesaurus
Definition
A feature that provides the user with synonyms for selected words.
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Word Processing
Definition
A software application that users a computer and software to create, edit, and print text-based documentation such as letters, reports, and memos.
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Word Wrap
Definition
A feature that automatically advances text to the next line without pressing the Enter key.
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Word Art
Definition
Text created as a graphic image.
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