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word processing (Text Format (alignment- how the edges of a line,…
word processing
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.
point size- the measurement, or size of a font; each point is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
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.
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.
shading/fill- the background color of a cell, table, or page.
table- how the edges of a line, paragraph, object, or table
document format
column- one of 2 or more vertical sections of printed material on a page; usually separated by margins.
borders- lines around the edges 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 it pressed, creating a new paragraph.
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 a text or a graphic, duplicate it and place it in another location within a document.
cut and paste- a feature that allows a user to select text and a graphic, remove it from its current location and place it in another location within a document.
print preview- a feature that allows a user to view a document on screen and make necessary formatting changes prior to printing it.
drag and drop- a feature that allows a user to select text using a mouse or pointing device, and quickly move (drag) 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, 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 to 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 without the user pressing the enter key.