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The need to know the name of Computer parts and what they

look like is very important.

The need to know the name of Computer hardware parts and what

they look like is very important.

A computer is an electronic machine that can perform calculations and process lots of information quicker than

your brain.The brains of the computer is the Central Processing Unit

or CPU. This is a tower type CPU another style is horizontal or desktop. Which type are you working on?

Hardware

The part of the computer that allows you to see what the CPU is doing is called the monitor. It is sometimes

called the screen. It is an output device.

Hardware cont.

Here you see three designs of computer keyboards. All of them allow you to input and control information in your CPU.

Hardware cont.

Each one of these input hardware items are called a mouse. Some have trackballs. The trackball mouse does not move. You move a trackball mouse by rolling the ball. Have you used a trackball before? Some are wireless and use Infrared signals to connect to the computer. “Cool huh!”

Hardware cont.

See if you can answer a few questions? After each question you will see if the answer is correct or not.

The hardware part of your computer that does the thinking is the __________.

A. Central Processing Unit - CPU

B. Monitor

C. Keyboard

Click on the answer.

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The hardware part of the computer that lets you type and control programs/software is called the_______________.

A. Monitor

B. Keyboard

C. Mouse

Hardware Quiz

The hardware part of the computer that you click to select menu’s or click on buttons, pictures, or text is called the_______________.

A. Monitor

B. Keyboard

C. Mouse

Hardware Quiz

The hardware part of your computer that allows you to see what is going on inside the CPU is called the_______________.

A. Monitor

B. Screen

C. Mouse

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Spreadsheet TermsSpreadsheet Terms

Spreadsheets help many people to easily work with numbers and math calculations everyday.


Early Spreadsheets were done by hand! They were an actual large “sheet” of paper in a book called a “ledger”.


With the invention of the computer and software, Spreadsheets became electronic. What do you think makes the paper and software versions alike?

Spreadsheet TermsSpreadsheet TermsWith paper or software versions of the spreadsheet, there were common terms:

Entry, Row, Column and Cell.

Spreadsheet TermsSpreadsheet TermsCells are the individual boxes where

entries of data occur.

cellcell

Spreadsheet TermsSpreadsheet TermsThe cells are arranged in columns and rows.

COLUMNS

rows

This is ROW 2

This is COLUMN

C

Spreadsheet TermsSpreadsheet TermsTo get the monthly payment answer below the person who created the spreadsheet used a function or formula to automatically calculate the information in the cells.

The formula The formula they used in they used in cell C7 looked cell C7 looked something like something like this:this:

=(C3/C5)*C4=(C3/C5)*C4

Spreadsheet TermsSpreadsheet TermsTo put the information in proper order at the right we could sort the information in column A in ascending or alphabetical order. Descending order would put the names in reverse order or Z-A order. To sort you must highlight the columns or rows first and all information that you want to sort with it must also be selected.

A B

1 Last First

2 Ziegler Mike

3 Ellis Raheem

4 Swendeson Batricio

5 Valdez Andrew

6 Andrews Mike

7 Stewart Sarah

8 Mouse Mickey

9 Dogson Richard

The software that allows people to enter and work more efficiently with numbers is a _______________.

A. game

B. Word processor

C. spreadsheet

Now let us see what you have learned about spreadsheets.Now let us see what you have learned about spreadsheets.

The part of the spreadsheet that is a series of cells that run from left to right is called a _______.

A. column

B. cell

C. row

To find information in a column or to put names in alphabetic order you would do a :

A. visual search over the entire spreadsheet

B. sort that is ascending

C. retyping of the information in the correct order

The part of the spreadsheet that is a set of cells that goes up and down is called a _______________.

A. row

B. cell

C. column

The equation that a person types into a cell to automatically calculate is called a:

A. junction

B. formation

C. function or formula

The part of the spreadsheet where you enter the data is called the_______________.

A. column

B. cell

C. row

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Databases allow you to store information for later use. This can be more than just numbers it can also be words. The numbers and/or words can be searched or filtered for special reports.

Databases can be as simple as a phone book. Many CD-ROM’s, like World Book are nothing more than electronic databases of electronic information for onscreen use.

Database

There is one main part of a database called a field. This database contains 4 fields.

This is a good text for 6thgrade

textbook

Notice that the fields are different sizes. This allows for information entered to be of different lengths. The information in an electronic database can be sorted, filtered and/or put into reports.

This is what the filter screen looks like in Microsoft Works. The filter allows you to see only the data you are looking for.

In each drop down menu are many choices the Field Names are listed in their dropdown menu. The Compare To box is where you type in the criteria you are comparing it to.

Each page of information in a database is called a record. Each record contains all of the fields just like the one before it. The fields will contain different information that you enter or type into it.

Can you think of any other programs that are databases?

Can you think of any non-electronic databases?

Question #1 Database

What are the boxes called where data is placed in a database?

A. Cells

B. Fields

C. Columns


Which of the following would NOT be a database?

A. phonebook

B. World Book

C. Internet Explorer


A collection of all the fields on a page is called a ….

A. record

B. row

C. database

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To look for information in a spreadsheet we sort in a database we can not only sort to find information we can also:

A. filter records

B. filter fields

C. filter paper

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Internet TermsInternet Terms

The Internet is a global network of thousands of other computer networks that offers e-mail and information retrieval services to millions of people.

The World Wide Web is also known as the Internet.

Inte4rnet Terms

Internet Terms

To view the pages of the Internet you need special software called a browser.

Internet Terms

Two of the most popular browsers are Netscape and Internet Explorer.

Internet Terms

The URL or Address is located in the address bar. What is the address or URL of this Web Site? The language that is used to create the web pages is called HTML or HyperText Markup Language. Do you see the where HTML is mentioned in the address?

Internet Terms

E-mail is one of the neat tools that the Internet provides us. It is currently free of charge. You can write letters to others using their e-mail address in the To: box in the e-mail window. Once you click send the E-mail is electronically sent to another computer through the Internet at amazing speeds.

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Question #1 Internet Terms

What is the language used to create web pages?

A. HTML

B. URL

C. WWW


What is another name for web address?

A. HTML

B. URL

C. WWW


What is the abbreviation for the World Wide Web?

A. HTML

B. WOWIWE

C. WWW

Correct!

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Basic SoftwareBasic Software

Across the top of most pages of software are menus. These menus contain at least File, Edit, and Help menus.


Typical under the File menu are the terms of:

NewNew

OpenOpen

SaveSave

Save AsSave As

PrintPrint


NewNew

OpenOpen

SaveSave

Save AsSave As

PrintPrint

Each term has specific meanings…

<<<< Opens a NEW document or file...

<<<< Opens an existing file or page

<<<< Saves your page or file

<<<< Allows you to save with a special name

<<<< Prints the page


In the Edit menu…

UndoUndo

CopyCopy

PastePaste

FindFind

Reverse your mistakes

Copy a portion of your text or graphic

Insert the copied text or graphic

Find a text item on a page.


In the Help menu…

(your software) Help(your software) Help

About(your software)About(your software)

Gives Help topics for your software

Information about the version and maker of your software and in many cases the registration number of your software.

Basic SoftwareBasic SoftwareIn the Start menu there are several items to help you.

Gives you a listing of all your programs installed on your computer

Shows your Internet bookmarks

Lists the last 15 documents you opened for quick retrieval

This is where you will find the control panels for attributes for your computerLocate files or text you have misplaced on your computer

Help topics for Windows Operating Systems

You can run programs or utilities from here if you know their name and location

If you are on a network this is where you can log on or off the network

Though not always possible here is where you should restart or shutdown the computer -”PLEASE”

The terms NEW, Save, Open, Save As, Print are fount in the ______ menu.

A. Help

B. Edit

C. File

The terms Undo, Cut, Paste, Copy, Find are found in the _____ menu.

A. Help

B. Edit

C. Start

The menu that you go to to solve problems, learn how to use or find out information about your software is called the ______menu.

A. Start

B. Help

C. File

The menu that allows you to see all of the installed programs, get help, find text or files, set attributes, or shut down, and much more, is called the ______ menu.

A. Help

B. File

C. START

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Fine DetailsFine Details

Computer Programmers uses some basic information and data terms that allow them to manipulate or alter the memory of the computer. Some of these terms are common to all computers no matter how old or new.


Terms used with graphics or pictures :

PixelPixel

JpegJpeg

GifGif

TifTif

BmpBmp

The dots that make up the colors on the screen. The dots that make up the colors on the screen.

JPG Interchange Format Graphic used on Web Pages

Graphics Interchange Format Used for Internet

Tagged Interchange Format

Bitmap – Largest of all graphics most detailed


C+

Basic

Visual Basic

HTML

Java

Flash – Form of Java

The following are all programming languages used to create games and other software you use.

Fine DetailsFine DetailsMemory of the computer is stored in Bits and Bytes

Many computers used an 8 X 2 system or 16Bit systemMany computers used an 8 X 2 system or 16Bit system

Fine DetailsFine DetailsMemory of the computer is stored in Bits and Bytes

Many computers now use a 32Bit system.Many computers now use a 32Bit system.

Fine DetailsFine DetailsNetworked Computers – Intranet/Internet/LAN/WAN?

What is all this talk about networks. There are two types.

LAN – Local area network. EX: Computers in the same building connected together. Intranet

WAN – Wide Area Network Ex: All the computers connected together across the school district. Internet

Programmers use different software________ to create programs, web pages, and new software.

A. graphics

B. languages

C. bitmaps

The suffixes of .jpg, .bmp, .tif, .gif, and pixel are terms or types used in the creation of _________.

A. graphics

B. software

C. web pages

Most new computers are set up to do memory storage in ________.

A. 8 bit storage

B. 16 bits storage or more

C. 32 bit storage

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Ethical Issues

Did you realize that software and pictures that you get from someone or from the Internet belong to someone else?

They do, and it’s your responsibility to make sure you give them credit for their ownership. It is from their intelligence/brain so it is called intellectual property.

They are protected by the Copyright Law of the United States and Europe. Copyright laws allow only the owner of the software, picture, or text to give someone the right to copy it or call a part of it their own.

Ethical Issues

Not only are all the pictures in this software copyrighted but you an see at times that the pictures are “cited”. Cited means that you

have given proper credit to the owner of the graphic or software in your work. If it’s not

your words, pictures, or ideas…DO NOT CLAIM THEM AS YOURS!

Ethical Issues

Fair Use Guidelines exist to let you know how much of text, pictures, “intellectual

property”, etc. you can use in your school work and for teachers to hand out to

students.

Motion Media

Text

Poetry

Music, Lyrics, Video

Photos & Illustrations

Numerical Data Sets

Use the smallest amount of . . .

10% or 3 minutes

10% or 1000 words

250 words; no more than 3 poems by same author

10% or 30 seconds

5 images from one author

10% of 2500 fields or cells

Ethical Issues

Another ethical issue is using the Internet in a rude or inappropriate way.

Examples:

1. Susie gets mad at a friend and uses e-mail to tell other people that her friend is doing something she hasn’t. = Slander

2. A Hacker writes software to harm computers and attached it to e-mails.

3. Someone send e-mails saying they are from a back and ask people for information in an e-mail or a website and uses it to steal money from those that respond.

Ethics – Question #1 –

Roberta was using the school's electronic encyclopedia to write a paper for her North Carolina history class. She wanted to quote Governor Dan Moore, so she used the electronic note taking capability of the software and placed the quotation directly into her

paper. Which of the following is correct?

A. Using electronic tools for papers eliminates the need to footnote sources.

B. Using electronic note taking eliminates the need to cite references.

C. Placing quotations in any research paper requires citing the source to avoid violation of copyright laws.


Brent Middle School purchased a single-user copy of a word processing program. They may do which of the following?

A. Copy it onto all the computers in the lab. B. Use it on only one computer in the lab.

C. Duplicate the disk and give it to everyone in the class.


Which sentence describes a hacker?

A. Hackers create computer virus software and distribute it by e-mail or in software to harm your computer.

B. Hackers break into bank, government, or personal computers to steal personal information

C. Both A. and B.

ARE THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS ETHICAL?

The next few slides have situations that require you to think about whether it is legal or not? Think through each one and then decide whether t is legal or illegal.

Your new computer comes with Microsoft Office 2000 already installed on it. Included in your box of software is the CD-ROM that you use to install Microsoft Office. Your best friend just bought a

computer about a year ago and his doesn’t have Office 2000. He really needs it so you can work

on a project together at home so you let him borrow the CD to install it on his computer.

Legal IllegalIllegal

You bought a game at Wal-Mart and have installed it on your home

computer. You bring it to school and install it on one of the computers in the media center that no one ever

uses.

LegalLegal IllegalIllegal

A school buys 10 site licenses for a SAT review program. They install it

on 10 different computers.

LegalLegal Illegal

A school buys 25 site licenses for a Graphing program. They install it on

27 different computers.

LegalLegal IllegalIllegal

General TermsGeneral Terms

Following this page are many terms Following this page are many terms you will find common to most software you will find common to most software

programs or hardware.programs or hardware.

RelationshipRelationship

All information in databases or spreadsheets can All information in databases or spreadsheets can be compared or filtered, and calculated based be compared or filtered, and calculated based on the following relationships:on the following relationships:

““<“ - less than<“ - less than

““>”- greater than>”- greater than

““<>” - Greater than or less than<>” - Greater than or less than

= - equal to= - equal to

““>>“- greater than or equal to“- greater than or equal to

““<<“ – less than or equal to“ – less than or equal to

Acceptable Use PolicyAcceptable Use Policy

An AUP is a set of policies used by An AUP is a set of policies used by school districts or businesses to control school districts or businesses to control Internet usage by employees or Internet usage by employees or students. students.

Ex. The Internet may not be used y employees to engage Ex. The Internet may not be used y employees to engage in chat programs or for personal business.in chat programs or for personal business.

Charts and GraphsCharts and Graphs Charts and graphs can be used to Charts and graphs can be used to

graphically show the results of data graphically show the results of data collected. The type you use depends collected. The type you use depends on the type of information you are on the type of information you are showing. showing.

The four most common types are The four most common types are shown on this page.shown on this page.

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Computer VandalismComputer Vandalism

The act of damaging, altering, or destroying The act of damaging, altering, or destroying a computer, computer-peripherals, a computer, computer-peripherals, computer software or computer service.computer software or computer service.

Ex: Stealing the mouse ball out of the mouse.Ex: Stealing the mouse ball out of the mouse.

Ex2: Un-installing softwareEx2: Un-installing software

CursorCursor

The little flashing line or character that you The little flashing line or character that you see when you click on the word processing see when you click on the word processing page or in a cell in a spreadsheet. Where page or in a cell in a spreadsheet. Where you see the cursor you can insert words, you see the cursor you can insert words, numbers, or pictures.numbers, or pictures.

Emerging TechnologiesEmerging Technologies

These are technology items or software that are These are technology items or software that are still in the development stages, not in widespread still in the development stages, not in widespread use, or have not even been invented yet.use, or have not even been invented yet.

Home Row KeysHome Row Keys These are the These are the home rowhome row keys on your computer. This allows you use the keyboard keys on your computer. This allows you use the keyboard

more effectively when your hands use these keys as a place to sit and rest or head back more effectively when your hands use these keys as a place to sit and rest or head back home to between key strokes. These keys will help you to develop home to between key strokes. These keys will help you to develop keyboard familiaritykeyboard familiarity or a better understanding of the functions of all keys.or a better understanding of the functions of all keys.

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InputInput

Any information you put into a software Any information you put into a software program on the computer is considered program on the computer is considered Input. Here is a list of ways or devices Input. Here is a list of ways or devices you can input information with.you can input information with.

KeyboardKeyboard MouseMouse FloppyFloppy CellsCells FieldsFields

OutputOutput

Anything that comes out of your computer is Anything that comes out of your computer is considered Output. Here is a list of ways or considered Output. Here is a list of ways or hardware that are considered ways of hardware that are considered ways of output.output.

Monitor/screenMonitor/screen PrinterPrinter SpeakersSpeakers PrintingPrinting SoundsSounds CD’sCD’s

RetrieveRetrieve

Not the same as Not the same as outputoutput but but related. You can related. You can retrieve retrieve information from the computer information from the computer by opening it up from a file on by opening it up from a file on your computer or from a floppy your computer or from a floppy or CD ROM where you have or CD ROM where you have stored it.stored it.

What is a modem? What is a modem?

A device that allows the computer to send A device that allows the computer to send signals (1s & 0s) over a telephone linesignals (1s & 0s) over a telephone line

EXAMPLE: The modem is the device on the back or separate from EXAMPLE: The modem is the device on the back or separate from your computer where you plug in the phone line. It connects your your computer where you plug in the phone line. It connects your computer to a telephone line so that you can communicate in the computer to a telephone line so that you can communicate in the form of 1s and 0s to another computer. 1s are “on” and 0s are “off” form of 1s and 0s to another computer. 1s are “on” and 0s are “off” – like a bunch of little switches– like a bunch of little switches

Cable ModemCable Modem

This is a modem that This is a modem that allows you to connect allows you to connect via the Cable TV line via the Cable TV line that may be attached that may be attached in your home. This in your home. This allows you to access allows you to access the Internet High the Internet High Speed.Speed.

Privacy of InformationPrivacy of Information

Protection of privacy is both a personal and fundamental right of all individuals. All businesses online have to try to keep information private that they take from you to use to make purchases, order magazines, or anytime banking or personal information needs to be exchanged. If they use it for any other purpose but to serve you or your parents they run the risk of breaking 2 of the Federal Government legislations,

Freedom of Information Act of 1966 and The Privacy Act of 1974.

RelationshipRelationship

All information in databases or spreadsheets can All information in databases or spreadsheets can be compared or filtered, and calculated based be compared or filtered, and calculated based on the following relationships:on the following relationships:

““<“ - less than<“ - less than

““>”- greater than>”- greater than

““<>” - Greater than or less than<>” - Greater than or less than

= - equal to= - equal to

““>>“- greater than or equal to“- greater than or equal to

““<<“ – less than or equal to“ – less than or equal to

technologytechnology

This word has many meanings here are the This word has many meanings here are the most common.most common.

1.1. The practical application of science to commerce or industryThe practical application of science to commerce or industry

2.2. The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems e.g. computers, scientific knowledge to practical problems e.g. computers, telephones, digital cameras, touch screens, MIDI, …telephones, digital cameras, touch screens, MIDI, …

Telecommunications: Telecommunications:

sending data electronically across distances sending data electronically across distances using all forms of communicationusing all forms of communication

Internet, Fax MachinesInternet, Fax Machines

Telephones, Cell PhonesTelephones, Cell Phones

Satellite Dish/Receiver…Satellite Dish/Receiver…

See also Lan and WanSee also Lan and Wan

Software TermsSoftware TermsThere are many software types and issues surrounding There are many software types and issues surrounding

them and their legal use. The next pages cover them and their legal use. The next pages cover some of those basic terms. some of those basic terms.

1.1. (computer science) written programs or (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memoryand that are stored in read/write memory

2.2. Merchandise consisting of a computer program Merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for salethat is offered for sale

LicenseLicense

The instructions telling you exactly what you are The instructions telling you exactly what you are allowed to do as far as copying and loading allowed to do as far as copying and loading software on machines is called the software on machines is called the licenselicense. If . If you bought a piece of you bought a piece of softwaresoftware it is it is considered to be one considered to be one license license or one place it or one place it can be loaded.can be loaded.

Public DomainPublic Domain

Programs that are donated to be Programs that are donated to be shared, copied, and used without shared, copied, and used without charge (not copyrighted)charge (not copyrighted)

FreewareFreeware

A copyrighted program that you do not A copyrighted program that you do not have to pay for (Netscape, Internet have to pay for (Netscape, Internet Explorer, AOL Instant Messenger)Explorer, AOL Instant Messenger)

SharewareShareware

Programs like public domain, but you have to Programs like public domain, but you have to pay for them (after 30 days, or sometimes you pay for them (after 30 days, or sometimes you don’t get the entire program until you pay for don’t get the entire program until you pay for it) -- games CD-ROMS that you get at Media it) -- games CD-ROMS that you get at Media Play with 150 games for $9.99Play with 150 games for $9.99

Commercial SoftwareCommercial Software

Software that must be purchased (Word, Software that must be purchased (Word, Printshop, Quake)Printshop, Quake)

SPASPA

Software Publishers AssociationSoftware Publishers Association These are the people who come after These are the people who come after

you if you illegally copy software or you if you illegally copy software or break the copyright rulesbreak the copyright rules

Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property

Ideas put into action, like writing, music, art, Ideas put into action, like writing, music, art, and computer programsand computer programs

Hacking/HackersHacking/Hackers

A computer user who enjoys tinkering with A computer user who enjoys tinkering with computers, or who intentionally accesses a computers, or who intentionally accesses a computer system without permission to do socomputer system without permission to do so

Operating SystemOperating System

Program that gives the computer instructions Program that gives the computer instructions on how to handle tasks necessary to do workon how to handle tasks necessary to do work

System SoftwareSystem Software

Programs that are used to organize and run Programs that are used to organize and run the insides of the computer and allow you to the insides of the computer and allow you to format disks, copy disks, etc.format disks, copy disks, etc.

Application SoftwareApplication Software

Programs that allow a computer to do Programs that allow a computer to do specific jobs like word processing, specific jobs like word processing, databases, and spreadsheets (MS databases, and spreadsheets (MS OFFICE – Word, Excel, Access, OFFICE – Word, Excel, Access, Publisher)Publisher)

Programming Language Programming Language SoftwareSoftware

Software that allows the user to write Software that allows the user to write applications software (Visual Basic, C++, J++)applications software (Visual Basic, C++, J++)

Multimedia

Multimedia defined: Transmission that combines media of

communication (text and graphics and sound etc.)

Multimedia – Story Board

A story board is sort of like a cartoon in the newspaper or a comic book. The author draws out the information that will be given, where it will be placed on the screen, location of graphics, special effects, and controls for the user. With out this a project can get out of control quickly.

Multimedia – Linear/Non-Linear

Linear order is where the user moves from one page to the next page never able to go back and look at information again.

Non-Linear order is where the user can jump around and choose where they learn next. Like this program.

Multimedia – Multiple Outcome Storyboard.

Whew! Like a regular storyboard you draw and plan events but allow different paths to happen based on user choice or score data that is calculated. Kind of like this program where you have choices in a menu and go away and return to the menu.

Resources and Credits

• Most of the materials for this presentation came from the following resources:

• Pam Medlin - Computer Teacher at Piedmont Middle School

• Gordon Toudt – Instructional Technologist

• NCDPI – Technology Standard Course of Study

• Microsoft Clip Art.

• Design concept and PowerPoint creation

• - Gordon Toudt• Inspiration to expand this

thing – Pat Greene and Montrio Belton of Monroe

Middle School.

• Thanks to you all.• This product is not for sale

and only for Union County Schools use as of this date unless the designer wishes to move and use it elsewhere. That’s called copyright.

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Word Processing Terms

• What does it mean to word process?• 1. Rapid and efficient processing (storage and

printing) of linguistic data for composition and editing…

• Yikes! • How about this definition? • Quickly creating documents that contain words

pictures and other neat stuff. Easier huh?

Word Processing Terms

• Character: any letter, number, or symbol typed on the keyboard

• Word Wrap: letting the computer decide where to end a line (don’t have to push enter at the end of each line)

• Font: style of writing/typing

• Insert: to add new text into existing text

• Delete: to remove or erase

More Word Processing Terms

• Cursor – that blinking line that is the point you insert text or pictures and stuff.

• Chart or Graph – You can insert or merge data from spreadsheets into your documents and show a chart or graph of it as a graphic.

• Document – The page or pages of your project in the word processing software.

• Text – all those words you wrote and these as well are called text. That’s why they call all those books in your locker, “textbooks”

• Table – not the thing you eat off of but, a set of data or text arranged in rows and columns. It’s fun try it sometime.

Yet even more -Word Processing Terms

• Drawing tools – Many WP programs will let you draw your own graphics or add special symbols, shapes and arrows into your documents.

• Format – The manipulation of fonts. i.e. Bold, Italics, Underline, Color, Effects, WordArt©Microsoft, Allignment of text, Bulleted text, line spacing, too much to think of but you get the idea.

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