Understanding Applications
zoom
Feature used to magnify and reduce your document on the screen.
documentation
Instructions for installing, using, and correcting issues with software.
knowledge base
a collection of up-to-date technical information which provides help to users
print preview
a feature that allows the user to view a document onscreen and make necessary formatting changes prior to printing it
maintenance release
a minor revision to correct errors or add minor features to a software program
horizontal application software
a multi-purpose program that meets the needs of many different users
versions
a new or different release of software which has new or different features
copy protection
a physical device or software tool that keeps users from making unauthorized copies of the software
limited trials
a protection method used by developers to set beta software to stop working after certain number of uses or by a certain date
mobile apps
a type of application software designed to run on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet computer.
graphics
drawings, pictures, or other illustrations inserted in a document to either explain data or enhance the appearance of text on a page
default
options which are preset by the software maker, based on what most users prefer
preferences
options you can set that are based on your work habits
status bar
A bar at the bottom of the program window that provides information about the program and other useful messages.
Web browser
Allows users to access the World Wide Web
web page design/authoring software
Application software that allows users to use computers to format, create, edit, print, and store Web pages using sound, graphics, animation, and text
product key
Code used during installation to verify legitimacy of the software.
trouble shoot
Locating and finding the cause of problems related to technological products or systems.
Beta Version
an early version of a software program that is often provided to users to test for bugs before the program is marketed to the general public
command button
an icon on a toolbar or ribbon that tells the computer to perform an action when the icon is clicked
premium apps
apps that cost money
menu/tabs
elements which give users access to the program's commands
multimedia applications
horizontal application which combines text, graphics, video, and sound
applications workspace
largest area of a program's window
personal productivity software
most popular horizontal software; they help users work more effectively and include common application such as word processors ad database systems
desktop publishing
multimedia application which combines text and graphics to produce newsletters and brochures
Vertical application software
software designed for a very limited purpose, such as restaurant management or medical billing
used to send and receive electronic messages
multitask
working with more than one computer application at the same time
