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Key Terms: Word Lesson 1

Backstage view:

A tool that offers quick access to commands for performing many file management tasks all displayed in a single navigation pane that can be customized to meet users’ needs.

Block Style:

A format style that aligns text along the left margin.

command

 An instruction users give Word by clicking a button or entering information into a command box.

dialog box

A box that displays additional options or information you can use to execute commands.

dialog box launcher

A small arrow in the lower-right corner of the group.

groups

Collections of related Word commands

I-beam

The large “I” created when users place the cursor near the insertion point

insertion point

The blinking point at the upper-left side of the document where you will begin creating your text

menu

A list of options.

mixed punctuation

A style that requires a colon after the salutation and a comma after the closing.

nonprinting characters

Symbols for certain formatting commands that can help users create and edit documents

open punctuation

A style that requires no punctuation after the salutation or the closing

Preview

A tool that enables users to visually check your document for errors before printing

Print

To send a document to a printer.

Quick Access Toolbar

A toolbar that contains commands that users use more often, such as Save, Undo, and Redo

Repeat

A command that repeats a user’s last action

Ribbon

 A tool that is divided into eight that contain groups

Save

A button in the Quick Access Toolbar that saves an existing document

Save As

A dialog box that will save a document in a specific format.

Word Wrap

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