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Word Processing - the use of software application to create, edit, format,…
Word Processing - the use of software application to create, edit, format, print and save text-based documents, such as letters, reports, and memos.
Text Format
Alignment-how the edges of a line, paragraph, object, or table are positioned horizontally and vertically between the margins or on a page
Bullets and Numbering-a feature in a word processing application that allows the user to create outlines or itemized lists with either icons or numbers
Font-the size, style, and design of text
Format-in word processing, to utilize features that enhance the appearance and overall layout of text, graphics, tables within a document
Point Size-the measurement, or size of a a font (text); each point is approximately 1/72 of an inch
Ascending- sort order arranging text or numbers from A to Z, from smallest to largest, or from earliest to latest.
Descending- sort order arranging text or numbers from Z to A, largest to smallest, or latest to earliest
Sort- to arrange a list alphabetically (text) or numerically (numbers), in ascending or descending order
Shading/Fill-the background color of a cell, table, or page
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Document Format
Column- one of two or more vertical sections of printed material on a page; usually separated by margins.
Borders-lines around the edges(s) of text, a page, a cell, or a table
Footer-text appearing at the bottom of each page, separate from the main body of a text
Landscape Orientation-a page layout in which documents are printed across the length of a page, making the page wider than it is tall
Header- text appearing at the top of each page, separate from the main body of text
Hard Return- a break in a line or a paragraph that is forced by the user when the return key is pressed, creating and new paragraph
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Indent-to move text horizontally away from the left or right margin, setting it apart from surrounding text
Manual Page Break-a page break the end user forces into a document, creating a new page at a specific location; also known as a Hard Page Break
Margins-the white space surrounding the content of a page at the top, bottom, left and right sides, defining where a line of text begins and ends
Automatic Page Break-a feature that automatically generates a new page, allowing text to flow to the next page when space runs out on the previous one; also known as a Soft Page Break
portrait orientation-a page layout in which documents are printed across the width of a page, making the page taller than it is wide
Tab Stop-a formatting feature that allows the user to control where a line of text will be entered and how the text will be aligned; so that when the proper key is pressed, the insertion point will move to that location
Clip Art-a feature that includes pre-made illustrations, drawings, pictures, and other graphics that can be inserted into a document
Copy and Paste- a feature that allows a user to select text or a graphic, duplicate it and place it in another location within a doucment
Cut a Paste- a feature that allows a user to select text or a graphic, remove it from its current location and place it in another location within a document
Print Preview- a feature that allows the user to view a document on screen and make necessary formatting changes prior to printing
Drag and Drop- a feature that allows a user to select text using a mouse or pointing device, and quickly move it to a different location
Edit- to make changes by adding, deleting, or modifying text, graphics, or other items in a document
Find and Replace- a feature that scans a document, searches for occurrences of specific text, symbols or formatting, and allows a user to replace it with new text, symbols or formatting
Graphics-drawings, pictures, or other illustrations inserted in a document to either explain data or enhance the appearance of text on a page
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Template- a feature that includes pre-made documents that allow the user to fill-in-the blanks to create new documents, such as calendars, invoices, reports, resumes, etc; enhances user's efficiency and creativity.
View- a feature that allows the user of view the current page of a document on screen in a different ways
Thesaurus- a feature that allows the user to view synonyms and antonyms, and automatically replace words for enhanced writing
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Word Wrap-also called a soft return; a feature that automatically moves text to the next line when the previous line is full without the user pressing the enter key