accuracy
a measure of error in keyboarding
arrow keys
keys used to move the cursor up, down, left, or right around screen
backspace key
key used to back up and erase the character or space to the left of the cursor
cursor
A blinking line on the screen that shows where you are typing.
delete key
the key pressed to remove selected text or objects
double space
horizontal line spacing which leaves two blank line spaces between displayed or printed lines of text
enter key
the key pressed to begin a new line or to signal the computer that data has been typed in and completed (also called return key)
escape key
a key that lets the user cancel the last operation and go back to the previous screen
home row keys
on the keyboard, the keys (left hand:f d s a and right hand j k l ;)
keyboard
an arrangement of keys on a "board" that is attached to a computer used to input data
monitor
a device that displays text and graphics generated by a computer
mouse
a device that controls the pointer on the screen
NUM Lock
A key used to switch the number keypad between number entry and editing.
printer
a device that is attached to the computer and produces a hard copy of the document.
proofread
to read text (copy) on the monitor or on a printout and to correct errors
save
A function that records keys strokes on disk or drive to retrieve later.
SHIFT key
A key used to make capital letters and certain symbols when pressed in combination with another key
Spacing
The number of blank lines between printed lines
space bar
a long bar at the bottom of a keyboard used to create a blank space in text
spell check
a function in Word that checks spelling
tab key
When pressed this key moves the cursor to settings that are used to line up columns of text in a document or to move to data entry areas in programs or dialog boxes
WPM
Words Per Minute
bold
characters shown with thicker, darker strokes
CAPS Lock
A key that when locked down causes all letters to be capitalized.
Command
An instruction to the computer
Font
A style of print
Function Keys
Special keys that perform special "functions", such as setting margins.
Left Margin
The amount of space left blank on the left side of the paper.
Copy
A feature that allows you to make duplicates or copies of text, pictures etc.
Word Wrap
Permits the operator to key successive lines of text without having to strike the Enter Key.
Skill
the ability to do something well.