Penn Foster, Computer Applications
Function
Used in a formula to perform an action and return a result
Formula
Used to calculate a value based on data in other cells. Must begin with an =
Input Device
Used to communicate with an application; for example, a keyboard, mouse, touch pad, or stylus
Value
numeric and can be used in calculations
Table
rows and columns of data
Orientation
used Used when referring to the direction a page will be printed
Handles
used to size an image
Close Button
window button that closes the open window or application
Cell Name
Column letter and row number used to identify a cell. For example, C4.
workbook
An Excel file with one or more worksheets.
Word Processor
An application used for creating professional-looking documents
Clipboard
An area of memory that temporarily stores a cut or copied selection.
Insertion Point
A blinking vertical line that indicates where the next character typed will appear
Section Break
A character that allows the same document to have multiple page formats
Manual Column Break
A character that moves text at the insertion point to the next column
Manual Page Break
A character that moves text at the insertion point to the next page
Tab Leader
A character that's repeated for the length of a tab
Timestamp
A code that displays a date, time, or both
worksheet
A computerized spreadsheet in Excel.
Field
A data placeholder that you use in a mail merge document
Tab Stop
A designated position for text alignment when the Tab key is pressed. The default tab stops in a new document are at every half inch.
Column
A document format that divides content into two or more vertical divisions of text per page
Form
A document with blank spaces for someone to enter requested information
Sans Serif
A font that does not have the small line extensions on its characters.
Serif
A font that has small lines at the beginning and end of characters and that is usually used with large amounts of text.
Pointer
A graphic image displayed by a pointing device. Common shapes include an arrow, an I-beam, a hand, and an hourglass
Bulleted List
A group of related items of equal importance, set off with a symbol for each item
Numbered List
A group of steps, procedures, or actions that are listed in numerical order.
Table Move Handle
A handle in the upper-left corner of a table that's used to drag a table to a new location
row
A horizontal series of cells in a table.
cover letter
A letter of introduction explaining accompanying materials
Creative Common Licences
A license that allows images to be used for non-commercial purposes
Thesaurus
A listing of words with synonyms and antonyms
Nameplate
A newsletter element at the top of the first page that identifies the title and date of the publication
Mail Merge
A process that combines the data from a list with the content of a document to provide personalized documents
Rulers
A search tool and help feature that can be used to display commands and look up information
Tell Me Box
A search tool and help feature that can be used to display commands and look up information
Continuous Section Break
A section break that starts a new section at the insertion point, without starting a new page.
cell style
A set of predefined formats you can apply to some of the worksheet data.
Fact Sheet
A short document that provides details on a subject
Screen Tip
A small box that pops up to explain the function of a command when the mouse hovers over it on the ribbon
File tab
A tab on the Ribbon that displays a new screen with options for opening, saving, printing, sharing, and closing a file
Column
A vertical series of cells in a table.
Restore Button
A window control used to reduce or expand a window
Hanging Indent
All lines except the first are set further from the margin
Pointing Device
An input device such as a mouse, touch pad, or stylus
Checkbox
An option that's selected or deselected by clicking the box
Personalized Letter
Document that uses a name, address, or topic specific to the recipient
Sort
Order selected table rows based on the values in a column
Status Bar
Runs along the bottom of the document window. Contains a page count, word count, grammar indicator, and a Zoom slider for magnifying a document
Scroll Bars
On the right and bottom of the document window. Used to bring unseen parts of a document into view
Legal Size
Paper that is 8.5x14in
Justified Alignment
Paragraph format that adjusts spacing so that text is lined up on both the left and right sides
Left Alignment
Paragraph format with text lined up on the left of a document leaving a jagged right edge
Right Alignment
Paragraph format with text lined up on the right of a document leaving a jagged left edge
Center Alignment
Paragraph format with text placed in the middle of the line, spaced equally from the right and left edges
PDF File
Portable Document Format file type, which maintains all the formatting and layout of your file and can't be easily changed
Double Click
Pressing the left mouse button twice in rapid succession
landscape orientation
Prints a document across the longer side of a page
portrait orientation
Prints a document across the shorter side of a page
Click
To quickly press and release the left mouse button
Formatting Marks
Symbols used to represent characters not normally displayed as text, such as paragraph marks, spaces, and tabs
Footer
Text that is printed at the bottom of each page.
Selected Text
Text that is shown highlighted on the screen.
Ribbon
The area of the Word window that contains the Word commands
First Line Indent
The first line of a paragraph is set further from the margin than the remaining lines
Cell
The intersection of a row and column in a table
Positional Argument
The location of the cells to use in a function—LEFT, RIGHT, ABOVE, or BELOW
Body Text
The main paragraphs in a document.
Pagination
The process of determining where one page ends and the next begins
Crop
The process of removing unwanted areas of a graphic
Editing
The process of updating a document to make changes, correct errors, and make it visually appealing
Word Warp
The process where typed characters are automatically moved to the next line when there's no space remaining on the current line
Right Click
To quickly press and release the right mouse button
Point(s)
The unit of measurement for fonts. There are 72 points to an inch.
Application Interface
The window displayed when an application is running. Used for interacting with the application
Scroll
To bring unseen parts of a window into view by dragging the scroll box, by clicking the scroll arrows, or by pressing the Page Up or Page Down keys, or using the wheel on your mouse
Point
To move the mouse until the pointer is resting on a command or feature of the interface
Drag
To press and hold the left mouse button while moving the mouse
Active cell
also called the selective cell, it has a bold border and where the data you type will appear
Clipboard
an area of memory
Style
a name of set formats
Task Plane
a set of options that remain open while working on a document
selected cell
active cell
boudary
line between columns or rows
sheet
another name for worksheet
Cell Reference
another term for cell name
Quick Access Toolbar
collection of shortcuts in the Word window for accessing commonly used commands
date and time
data type used to arrange and sort data chronologically
Next Page Section Break
ends a section and starts a new section on a new page
Minimize Button
hides a window so that only its program button is visible on the taskbar
Cell
intersection of row and column
Header
text that is printed at the top of each page
label
text used for descriptions
page Layout
the arrangement of text, images, and other objects on a page.
Letter Size
the he most commonly used paper size, also referred to as standard 8½″ × 11
Typeface
the name of designs of font characters
Ergonomics
the scientific study of people at work; the goal is to reduce stress, strain, and fatigue
Font
the size, style, and design of text
Margins
the white space surrounding the content of a page at the top, bottom, left and right sides, defining where a line of text begins and ends
