Computing 1

File

A collection of information stored on a computer under a single name

Library

A collection of items, such as files and folders, assembled from various locations

Folder or subfolder

Every file is stored in either?

Folder

A container in which you store files

Subfolder

A folder within a folder

Application

A computer program

Create, save, and find files and folders

Use Windows Explorer to?

Window

A rectangular area on the screen where programs and content appear

Desktop

The opening screen in windows that simulates a work area

Icon

A small picture that represents a program, a file, a folder, or some other object

Windows taskbar

The area along the lower edge of the desktop that contains the Start button and an area to display buttons for open programs

AutoPlay

Allows you to choose which programs to use to start different kinds of media, such as music CDs

Dialog box

A small window that contains options for completing a task

Context-sensitive commands

A shortcut menu displays?

Keyboard

The primary method of entering information into your computer

Insertion point

The blinking vertical line that indicates where text will be inserted

Shortcut

A key or combination of keys that performs a task that would otherwise require a mouse

MS Excel

Allows the user to calculate and analyze numbers and create charts

MS Access

A database program that is used to collect, track, and report data

MS Outlook

Allows the user to manage email and organizational activities

Mini toolbar

Displays commands that are commonly used with the selected object and fades from view when the mouse pointer is moved away

Option button

A round button that allows the user to make one selection from among several choices

Gallery

An Office feature that displays a list of potential results

Backstage view

Office's centralized space for tasks related to file management

Common dialog box

Provided by the Window programming interface and appear in the same manner in all Office programs

Open dialog box

Used to navigate to and open an existing file created using the same program

Tabs, groups, and commands

The Ribbon in each MS program contains these three elements?

Quick Access Toolbar

Contains frequently used commands and allows users to add or delete commands to suit their needs

Task pane

A window within a MS Office application that allows the user to enter options for completing a command

Formatting

The process of establishing the overall appearance to text, graphics, and pages in an Office file