Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is an Insertion Point?
What is an Insertion Point?
The point where the next characters typed from the keyboard will appear on the display screen.
What does the I-beam represent in word processing?
What does the I-beam represent in word processing?
The insertion point changes to a large 'I'.
Define a Command in the context of word processing.
Define a Command in the context of word processing.
An instruction based on the action that you give to Word by clicking a button or entering information into a command box.
What are Access Keys?
What are Access Keys?
Signup and view all the answers
Access Keys and Key Tips refer to the same feature.
Access Keys and Key Tips refer to the same feature.
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the Ribbon?
What is the purpose of the Ribbon?
Signup and view all the answers
What do Tabs represent in word processing applications?
What do Tabs represent in word processing applications?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a Group in the context of Microsoft Word?
What is a Group in the context of Microsoft Word?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a Menu?
What is a Menu?
Signup and view all the answers
What does a Dialog Box Launcher do?
What does a Dialog Box Launcher do?
Signup and view all the answers
What is displayed in a Dialog Box?
What is displayed in a Dialog Box?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a Mini Toolbar?
What is a Mini Toolbar?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a Shortcut Menu?
What is a Shortcut Menu?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the Quick Access Toolbar?
What is the Quick Access Toolbar?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the Save button do?
What does the Save button do?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the function of Save As?
What is the function of Save As?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the Undo command?
What is the purpose of the Undo command?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the Redo command do?
What does the Redo command do?
Signup and view all the answers
What is Backstage view?
What is Backstage view?
Signup and view all the answers
What do Print options enable you to do?
What do Print options enable you to do?
Signup and view all the answers
What do Settings options allow you to change?
What do Settings options allow you to change?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the Preview Screen do?
What does the Preview Screen do?
Signup and view all the answers
What are ScreenTips?
What are ScreenTips?
Signup and view all the answers
What are nonprinting characters?
What are nonprinting characters?
Signup and view all the answers
What is white space in a document?
What is white space in a document?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the AutoComplete feature do?
What does the AutoComplete feature do?
Signup and view all the answers
What is Word Wrap?
What is Word Wrap?
Signup and view all the answers
What is Block Style?
What is Block Style?
Signup and view all the answers
What is Open Punctuation?
What is Open Punctuation?
Signup and view all the answers
What does Mixed Punctuation require?
What does Mixed Punctuation require?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Insertion and Pointing
- Insertion Point: Indicates where the next typed characters will appear on the screen.
- I-beam: The insertion point visually changes to a large "I" shape when ready to type.
Commands and Access
- Command: An instruction given to Word through clicks or command box entries.
- Access Keys: Keyboard shortcuts displayed as small letters on the Ribbon to enhance usability.
- KeyTips: Alternative name for Access Keys, providing quick command access.
Ribbon and Interface
- Ribbon: A user interface element containing multiple command tabs.
- Tabs: Color-coded sections representing different applications and their relevant functions.
- Group: Collections of related commands within each tab, categorized like Clipboard, Font, and Paragraph.
Menus and Dialogs
- Menu: A list that offers various options for commands.
- Dialog Box Launcher: A small arrow in the lower-right corner of command groups that opens additional options.
- Dialog Box: Displays further options to execute a command effectively.
Toolbars and Menus
- Mini Toolbar: Appears when text is selected, offering commonly used commands for quick access.
- Shortcut Menu: Opens upon right-clicking selected text, providing a list of useful commands and is integrated with the Mini Toolbar.
Quick Access and Saving
- Quick Access Toolbar: A customizable toolbar containing frequently used commands.
- Save: The first use opens the "Save As" dialog for file saving distinctions.
- Save As: Command found in Backstage view via the File tab for saving files with a different name or format.
Editing Commands
- Undo: Allows cancellation of the last action performed.
- Redo: Repeats the last undone action, requiring the corresponding button to be active.
File Management
- Backstage View: Provides essential commands for file management tasks.
- Print Options: Enables direct printing and selection of printer properties, along with setting copy quantities.
- Settings: Options allow users to modify document page settings.
Previsions and Displays
- Preview Screen: Lets users visually check documents for errors prior to printing.
- ScreenTip: Displays additional information when hovering over commands, enhancing user understanding.
Formatting and Space
- Nonprinting Characters: Symbols representing formatting commands; helpful for document creation and editing, which can be toggled for visibility using the Show/Hide button.
- White Space: The gray area separating document pages, typically visible in Print Layout view.
Text Features
- AutoComplete: Suggests text completion for dates and days based on typed characters; suggestions can be accepted with Enter.
- Word Wrap: Automatically moves text to the next line upon reaching the right margin.
Letter Formatting
- Block Style: A formatting style aligning all text along the left margin for business letter layout.
- Open Punctuation: Formatting style requiring no punctuation after salutations or closings.
- Mixed Punctuation: Requires specific punctuation after both the salutation (colon) and closing (comma).
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of basic word processing terminology with these flashcards. Each card defines essential terms like