Word Processing (E-Tech)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definition, skills, standard tools, and additional features associated with word processing software.

Word Processor

Software that enables users to create, edit, and format text documents.

Word Processing Software

Any application designed for producing documents that mix text and graphics.

Microsoft Word

A widely used proprietary word processing program in the Microsoft Office suite.

Google Docs

A cloud-based word processor that runs in a web browser and on mobile devices.

Mobile Word Processing

Using word-processing apps on smartphones or tablets rather than on a desktop or laptop.

Word Processing Skills

Abilities required to produce text efficiently and appropriately for its purpose.

Insert

Command that adds objects like tables, images, or shapes to a document.

Delete

Command that removes selected text or objects from the document.

Cut

Removes selected content while copying it to the clipboard.

Copy

Duplicates selected content on the clipboard without removing it from the document.

Paste

Places clipboard content at the cursor’s location in the document.

Page Setup

Tool for setting margins, paper size, and orientation for the entire document.

Find

Searches for text and optionally substitutes it with specified content.

Word Wrap

Automatically moves words to the next line so text fits within page margins.

Print

Sends a document to a printer to produce a hard copy.

File

Set of commands to save, open, close, and manage documents.

Font

A particular typeface style and size applied to text.

Windows

Allows several document windows to be open and viewed simultaneously.

Spell Check

Tool that highlights words not found in the built-in dictionary.

Grammar Check

Feature that flags sentences that violate grammar rules.

Footnotes

Notes placed at the bottom of a page for additional information or citations.

Automated List

Automatically applies numbering or bullets to a list of items.

Graphics

Capability to insert diagrams, images, or other visual objects.

Header and Footer

Areas at the top and bottom of pages for repeating text or graphics.

Paragraph Layout

Controls indentation, alignment, and spacing for paragraphs.

Macros

Recorded sequences of commands that automate repetitive tasks.

Mail Merge

Generates personalized bulk documents using a data source (e.g., mailing list).

Table of Contents and Index

Automatically generated lists of document topics and their page numbers.

Thesaurus

Built-in reference that provides synonyms and antonyms.

Collaboration

Real-time shared editing of a document by multiple users online.

Internet Features

Tools for adding hyperlinks and connecting to external web resources.

Translation and Speech

Functions for translating text, reading it aloud, or using voice commands.