Microsoft Word Chapter 3 and 4 Test
MAPI
A Microsoft standard that allows messaging programs to work together.
Switch
A backslash (\) followed by a code that specifies an option. Switches are used with merge field codes in Word, and also in some programming languages and operating systems.
Contrast
A basic design principle in which elements with opposite or complementary features are positioned to create visual interest. Also, the degree of separation of color values within a picture.
Balance
A basic principle of design that describes the visual weight of objects on a page, and the way the objects are arranged in relation to each other.
Commercial printer
A business that provides printing, copying, and publishing services.
Record
A collection of data about one person or thing. In a form letter merge, for example, each record contains variable data for each person receiving the letter: first name, last name, address, city, state, and ZIP code.
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
A company that provides access to the Internet for a fee.
Mail Merge
A process that inserts variable information into a standardized document to produce a personalized or customized document.
PDF reader
A program that reads (displays) the content from PDF files. Adobe Reader is one example.
XPS reader
A program that reads (displays) the content from XPS files. The XPS Reader that comes with Windows Vista and 7 is one example.
Citation
A reference to a source of information. In legal documents, it is a reference to previous court decisions or authoritative writings.
Texture
A repeating graphic that gives a surfaced appearance such as stone, wood, or cloth.
Merge block
A set of merge fields stored as one unit. For example, the Address block contains all the name and address information.
Address list
A simple data source file which includes the information needed for an address list, such as first name, last name, street, city, state, and so on.
Directory
A single document listing multiple records from a data source file.
Document properties
Categories of information about a document.
Common knowledge
Facts that can be found in many- at least three- independent sources and are known by a lot of people.
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language, a type of encoding that tells a Web browser how to format and display text and graphical information.
Keywords
Important words found in a document. Keywords can be used to classify a document.
Bookmark
In Firefox and some other Web browsers, a saved link to a Web page. Also called favorite.
Favorite
In Internet Explorer and some other Web browsers, a saved link to a Web page. Also called a bookmark.
Section
In Word, a segment of a document defined by a section break. A section may have different page formatting from the rest of the document.
Gutter
Space added to the margin to leave room for binding.
Portrait orientation
The default position for displaying and printing text horizontally across the shorter side of a page.
Main document
The document containing the standardized text that will be printed on all documents.
Recipient
The entity- a person or organization- who receives a mailing. The recipient's contact information is stored in the data source.
Copyright
The exclusive right to perform, display, copy, or distribute an artistic work or form of expression, such as words, music, images, or objects.
Orphan
The first line of a paragraph printed alone at the bottom of a page.
Column gutter
The space between column margins.
Case
The specific use of upper-or lowercase letters.
Pagination
The system used for numbering pages in a document. In Word, it also means using features to control the way paragraphs and lines break at the top and bottom of a page.
Note text
The text of the footnote or endnote citation.
Web page title
The text that displays in the title bar when a Web page is viewed in a Web browser.
Plagiarism
The unauthorized use of another person's ideas or creative work without giving credit to that person.
Consistency
The use of repetition to create a uniform and predictable design or layout.
Page layout
The way text, graphics, and space are organized on a document page.
Responsibilities
Things people expect you to do or that you must accomplish.
Filter
To apply one or more criteria to data and exclude data that does not match the criteria.
Team
A group of two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal.
Background
The color, pattern, or fill displayed on the page behind data in a document.
Merge document
The customized document resulting from a merge.
Home page
The default page that appears when you open Internet Explorer (or whatever browser you are using).
Access database
A data file in the format used by Microsoft Access, a database application.
Conflict
A disagreement between two or more people who have different ideas.
Data source
A file containing the variable data that will be inserted during the merge.
Gradient
A gradual transition from one color to another
Navigation bar
A list of sections or pages that you can quickly jump to from the current Web page. Typically a navigation bar is consistent across all the pages on a site.
Bibliography
A list of sources.
Opacity
A measurement of the transparency of a color.
Hard page break
A nonprinting character inserted to force the start of a new page.
Note reference mark
A number or character inserted in the document to refer to footnote or endnote text.
Merge field
A placeholder in the main document that marks where an item of variable data such as a first name, a last name, or a ZIP Code will be inserted from the data source document.
Goal-setting
A plan to obtain or achieve something.
Fill effect
A texture, shading, picture, or pattern used as a background.
Search engine
A tool that enables you to search a large database of indexed Web sites based on keywords you specify.
Internet
A worldwide network of computers.
Dropped capital
An enlarged capital letter that drops below the first line of body text in the paragraph.
Footnote
An explanation or reference to additional material that prints at the bottom of a page.
Endnote
An explanation or reference to additional material that prints at the end of a document.
Blog
An online journal, with entries organized from the newest to oldest.
Newsletter-style columns
Columns in which text flows from the bottom of one column to the top of the next column.
Real-time communication
Communication in which the parties communicate live, rather than exchanging stored messages.
Time management
Controlling and organizing a schedule so you can accomplish tasks and meet responsibilities.
Metadata-
Data about data, such as the size of a file. Another term for document properties.
Publish
Output a document so it can be distributed to readers.
Fair Use doctrine
Part of copyright law that provides for the limited use of copyrighted work without permission.
Landscape orientation
Positioning document text so it displays and prints horizontally across the longer side of a page.
Prioritize
Rank in order of importance.
Symbol
Shapes, mathematical and scientific notations, currency signs, and other characters you can insert in documents by using the Symbol dialog box.
Leader
Someone who unites people to work toward common goals.
Criteria
Specific conditions used to match a record or entry in a data source file or list.
Hyperlink
Text or graphics linked to a destination file or location. Click the link to jump to the destination.
Margins
The amount of white space between the text and the edge of the page on each side.
Widow
The last line of a paragraph printed alone at the top of a page.
Soft page break
The location where Word automatically starts a new page because the current page is full.
Outlook contact list
The names, addresses, and other information stored as contacts for use in the Microsoft Office Outlook personal information manager program.
Word count
The number of words in a document or selection.
Desktop publishing
The process of designing and printing a document using a computer and printer.