Alphabetic keys- Letter keys on the keyboard



Technique- The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the Keyboard

1. Touch-method- To key by touch rather than by the hunt-and-peck method

2. Posture- The way the typist sits; the way the typist’s arms, wrists, fingers, legs and feet are placed

3. Work area- Arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse, and other materials on the desk

4. Alphabetic keys- Letter keys on the keyboard

5. Enter/return- Used to move the cursor down a line

6. GWAM (Gross Words a Minute)- The number of keystrokes a typist can make in a timed period; can calculate by dividing the total number of standard words keyed by the number of minutes that the typist was timed

7. QWERTY keyboard- The most commonly used keyboard arrangement.

8. Space bar- Used to insert spaces between characters.

9. Standard keyboarding word- Five characters or any combination of five characters and spaces.

10. Emoticons- Sequence of ordinary characters found on the computer keyboard and used as a form of communication on the Internet used in e-mail, chats, and other forms of communication using computers

11. Asterisk- * symbol used for footnote references in keyboarded documents

12. Percent- % symbol used in reporting statistical data

13. Ampersand- & symbol means “and”

14. Numeric Keypad- Keys at the right side of the keyboard used to enter numeric copy and perform calculation.

15. Num Lock Key- Press to activate the numeric keypad.

16. Application Software- Software designed to meet the user’s needs; performs a specific task.

17. CD-ROM- A compact disk that reads only memory.

18. Computer- An electronic device that receives, processes, stores, and outputs data.

19. CPU- Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer.

20. Data- Text, numbers, sounds, and images entered into the computer to be processed.

21. Floppy Disk- A storage device; most common size is 3 1/2 and is sometimes called a diskette.

22. Dot-Matrix Printer- Uses dots to form words and images on paper.

23. File- A document stored on a disk.

24. Hard Copy- A printed copy of output.

25. Hard Disk/Hard Drive- A device that holds information such as software and files.

26. Hardware- The physical, touchable parts of a computer system.

27. Information Processing Cycle (IPOS)- The practice of handling data consisting of input, process, output, and storage.

28. Inkjet Printer- Sprays ink through small holes to form words and images on paper.

29. Input- The process of entering information (data) into a computer.

30. Keyboard- Contains letters, numbers, symbols, function keys; like a typewriter and a numeric keypad.

31. Laptop Computer- Designed to be small and light enough to be used on your lap.

32. Laser Printer- Uses light beams and toner to form words and images on paper.

33. Notebook Computer- Designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable.

34. Output- The results of processed data that is displayed in some form.

35. Peripheral Devices- Devices attached to a computer to expand its ability to perform more tasks.

36. Processing- Executes or carries out the instructions given to the computer.

37. RAM- Random Access Memory; temporary storage; is lost when computer is turned off.

38. ROM- Read Only Memory; permanent storage; user can not change.

39. Scanner- A device that sends data to a computer to make a hard copy.

40. Soft Copy- Output that is not in printed form; such as what is seen on a monitor

41. Software- Instructions for the computer; application and operating system.

42. Storage- A device that stores/saves data until needed.

43. System Software- Program that controls the operation of the computer.

44. Virus Protection Software- A program that protects a computer from computer viruses.

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45. Editing- The process of correcting or making changes to a document.

46. Error- Any keying or spacing mistake found in a document.

47. Grammar Check- The word processing feature that checks your document for grammatical errors.

48. Peer Editing- Allowing someone else to proofread a document before keying a final copy.

49. Proofreader Marks- Symbols that are used to mark corrections and changes to a document.

50. Proofreading- The process of comparing a copy on screen or paper to the original copy and marking errors to be corrected.

51. Punctuation Spacing- The distance on either side of a punctuation mark.

52. Spell Check- The word processing feature that checks your document for incorrectly spelled words.

53. Thesaurus- The word processing feature that identifies synonyms for the words in a document.

54. Alignment- The way multiple lines of text line up along the left, right, or both margins.

55. Bullets and Numbering- A word processing feature used to arrange items in a list with each item beginning with a bullet or number.

56. Center Align- The alignment of text between both margins, leaving a jagged left and right margin.

57. Clipboard- The temporary storage location for text or graphics that have been cut or copied.

58. Copy- The word processing feature that allows text or graphics to be copied to another location within a document.

59. Cursor- The on-screen blinking character that shows where the next character will appear.

60. Cut- The word processing feature that removes text or graphics from the current location in a document.

61. Double Space- When one blank line is left between lines of text; striking the enter key twice.

62. Editing- The process of updating a document to make changes, correct errors, and make it visually appealing.

63. Font- A specific design for a collection of letters, numbers, and symbols.

64. Footer- Allows you to type information below the bottom margin of each page of a document.

65. Formatting- The way text appears, for example: bold, underline, all caps, with color.

66. Function Keys- Allow you to quickly access frequently used functions.

67. Grammar check- The word processing feature that checks selected words in a document for grammatical errors.

68. Header- Allows you to type information above the top margin of each page of a document.

69. Horizontal Centering- When text is centered between the left and right margins, commonly used when creating invitations, announcements, and title pages.

70. Justified- The alignment of text along the left and right margin, leaving a no jagged edges.

71. Landscape- The page orientation in which the width of the page is greater than the height.

72. Left Align- The alignment of text along the left margin, leaving a jagged right margin.

73. Line Spacing- The spacing betweens lines of text within a document.

74. Margins- The blank space at the top, bottom, left, and right of a document where you cannot type.

75. Menu Bar- Provides you with a menu of options to use when creating a document.

76. Operational Keys- Allow you to operate the computer without a mouse.

77. Orientation- The direction in which you can print on a page (portrait or landscape).

78. Paste- The word processing feature that places text or graphics that have been cut or copied in a new location within a document.

79. Portrait- The page orientation in which the height of the page is greater than the width.

80. Quadruple Space- When three blank lines are left between lines of text; striking the enter key four times.

81. Right Align- The alignment of text along the right margin, leaving a jagged left margin.

82. Scroll Bars- Allow you to scroll throughout a document that is too long to fit on one screen.

83. Single Space- When no blank lines are left between lines of text; striking the enter key one time.

84. Spell Check- The word processing feature that checks your document for incorrectly spelled words, similar to an electronic dictionary.

85. Thesaurus- The word processing feature that allows you to find words with similar meanings (synonyms) for the text within a document.

86. Title Bar- Displays the filename of a document.

87. Tool Bars- Provide you with buttons that allow you to access frequently used commands.

88. Triple Space- When two blank lines are left between lines of text; striking the enter key three times.

89. Vertical Centering- When text is centered between the top and bottom margin, commonly used when creating invitations, announcements, and title pages.

90. Word Processing- Application software that is used to create text documents such as letters, memos, and reports.

91. Word Wrap- The automatic wrapping of text from the end of one line to the beginning of the next line without having to press the enter key.

92. Block Style- The paragraph format in which all lines of text are aligned with the left margin.

93. Hanging Indent- A temporary left margin that indents all lines but the first line of text.

94. Indented- The paragraph format in which the first line of the paragraph is indented.

95. Tab- The operational key of the keyboard that is used to indent paragraphs; moves the cursor 5 spaces in a line.

96. Attachment Notation- A special notation at the end of a memo or letter that indicates that an item is attached to the letter or memo.

97. Block Style- A keying style for a letter or memo in which all the text is aligned at the left margin.

98. Body- The main text of a personal letter, business letter, memo, email, or report.

99. Copy Notation- Use lowercase (c) by the name of the persons to receive a copy.

100. Double space- Pressing the Enter key twice leaving one blank line.

101. Email Heading- Includes the same information as the memo heading.

102. Entry- Information following the words in the memo heading. The tab key is used to align each entry.

103. Memorandum (Memo)- A written message used by employees within an organization to communicate with one another.

104. Single Space- Pressing the enter key one time leaving no blank lines.

105. Typists Initials- The lowercase initials of the keyboard operator and is keyed at the left margin a double space below the writer’s name.

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