Word and Excel Vocabulary

Alignment

how the edges of a line, paragraph, object, or table are positioned horizontally and vertically between the margin or on a page.

Bullets and Numbering

A feature in word processing application that allows the user to create an outline or itemized lists with either icons or numbers.

Automatic Page Break

a feature that automatically generates a new page, allowing text to flow to the new page when space runs out on the previous one; also known as a Soft Page Break.

Cut and Paste

a feature that allows a user to select text or graphic, remove it from its current location and place it in another location within 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 document.

Clip Art

a feature that includes pre-made illustrations, drawings, pictures, and other graphic that can be inserted into a document.

Format

the size, style, and design of text.

desktop publishing

using a computer and software program to produce high quality, printed documents that combine text and graphics

cover letter

A letter you send with your resume to provide more information about you.

word processing

the use of software application to create, edit, format, print and save text-based documents, such as letters, reports, and memos

format

To change the appearance or look of text.

create

to make something new

document

a written or printed record that gives information or proof

Tabs

Eight areas of activity on the Ribbon that contain groups or collections of related Word commands.

indention

to move one or more lines inward from the margins

ruler

tool used to measure length

resume

(n.) a brief summary; a short written account of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job

Word Wrap

A tool that automatically wraps text to the next line as it reaches the right margin.

resume

(n.) a brief summary; a short written account of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job

Toolbar

A set of icons or buttons displayed horizontally or vertically on the screen that can be used to issue commands to the computer

Ribbon

an area at the top of an office program window that contains commands for working with the open file; the commands are organized under tabs.

Borders

lines around the edge(s) of text, a page, a cell, or a table

Bullets and Numbering command

The ________ command allows you to change the numbering format for a list.

clip art

a feature that includes pre-made illustrations, drawings, pictures, and other graphic 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 document

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, and allows a user to replace it with new text, symbols or formatting

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.

Graphics

drawings, pictures, or other illustrations inserted in a document to either explain data or enhance the appearance of text on a page

Hard return

a break in a line or a paragraph that is forced by the user when the return key is pressed, creating a new paragraph

horizontal ruler

The ____ ruler can be used to set indents and tabs.

insert mode

The method of operation used for inserting new text within existing text in a document. Insert mode is the default.

line spacing

the amount of space between lines of text

Manual Page Break/Hard Page Break

one that you force into the document at a specific location

point size

the measurement, or size of a font (text); each point is approximately 1/72 of an inch

landscape orientation

A page layout in which documents are printed across the length of a page, making the page wider than it is tall

portrait orientation

A page layout in which documents are printed across the width of a page, making the page taller than it is wide

Print Preview

a feature that allows the user to view a document onscreen and make necessary formatting changes prior to printing it

Shading/Fill

the background color of a cell, table, or page

sort

To arrange data alphabetically, numerically, or chronologically.

Spell Check

a feature used to automatically locate and correct spelling errors

Table

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

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 tab key is pressed, the insertion point will move to that location

Template

A document that include pre-made documents that allows user to fill-in-the blanks to create new document, 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 onscreen in a different way, example normal view, page layout, web layout, etc.

Word/Text Art

text created as a graphic image

Function

1. A relationship from one set (called the domain) to another set (called the range) that assigns to each element of the domain exactly one element of the range. 2. The action or actions that an item is designed to perform.

workbook

An Excel file with one or more worksheets.

Spreadsheet

Another name for a worksheet.

Column

a vertical group of cells in a worksheet identified by letters

column heading

The letter that displays at the top of a vertical group of cells in a worksheet; beginning with the first letter of the alphabet, a unique letter or combination of letters identifies each column.

Row

The horizontal placement of cells in a table or worksheet.

Row heading

a number at the far-left side of a row that can be clicked to select the entire row of cells

Active cell

a selected worksheet cell that is ready for data entry.

file handle

Small black square located in the lower-right corner of the active cell

Auto Fill

An Excel feature that generates and extends values into adjacent cells based on the values of selected cells.