BasicComputerVocabulary

• Browser -- Software used to navigate the Internet.

• BOLD -- A style of text that makes a letter or word darker and thicker to stand out in a document.

• CPU -- Central Processing Unit. The brain of the computer, located inside of the system unit (tower).

• CURSOR --A moving indicator displayed on a computer monitor that shows a computer operator where the next action or operation will take place.

• DELETE -- A key used to erase characters.

• EDIT -- To make changes in a document or presentation.

• ENTER -- The key used to begin a new line in a word processor.

• FONT -- The shape and style of text.

• GRAPHIC – Images or pictures that are created, edited, or published using a computer.

• HIGHLIGHT -- To choose part of a document by clicking and dragging over it with the mouse to select the text.

• HOME ROW -- Keys on the keyboard with fingers of the left hand are on A-S-D-F and fingers on the right hand on J-K-L-;

• I Beam – Looks like a capital “I” and can be moved to select a new position for the cursor or to select text

• Icons – Symbols or illustrations appearing on the computer screen that indicate program files or other computer functions.

• Input device – sends data in to the computer…keyboard, mouse, webcam

• Output devices – sends data out from the computer…monitor, speakers

• INDENT -- To set the first line of a paragraph in from the margin in a word processing document.

• LANDSCAPE -- The page setup that permits a document to be printed in a horizontal position.

• LINE SPACING – The area between lines of text.

• PASTE -- To insert the last information that was cut or copied into a document.

• PORTRAIT -- The default page setup that prints the document vertically.

• PRINT -- To put what is on the computer screen on paper. It creates a paper copy of the document created on the computer.

• SAVE -- To store information on a disk, hard drive, flash drive, or CD for later use.

• SAVE AS -- To save a document with a new name or for the first time.

• TASK BAR—Gray bar a the bottom of the screen that shows you what programs or folders are open. “Start” button on the left.

• TEXT -- the written or printed material on a document.

• WORD PROCESSING -- Using keyboarding skills to produce documents such as letters, reports, manuals, and newsletters.

More terms to know…• Speed – measure in wpm (words per minute).• Accuracy – a measure of errors (mistakes).• Technique- proper keyboarding technique including

posture, wrist position, and touch typing, and home row anchoring.

• Qwerty Keyboard –named after the five letter keys located at the top left side of the keyboard; official standard of computer keyboards.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – affects the wrists, usually caused from doing a repetitive task such as typing.