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    COMP1401 – Definitions

    Week 5 – MS Word

    Word processor
    Software which is capable of processing words, paragraphs and all other entire
    documents.

    Save a File
    Storing the content, you have created in a software program which can be
    retrieved later.

    File Extension
    A string of characters linked to a filename, usually preceded by a full stop and
    indicating the format of the file. Example, docx, html.

    Toolbar
    A strip of symbols or icons on a computer screen that provides quick access to
    specific functions.

    Ribbon
    A command bar that categorizes a program’s features into a series of tab at the
    top of a window.

    Short Cut Keys A special key combination that involves using Ctrl or Alt keys with some other
    keys which causes a particular command to be executed.

    Font
    A set of printable or displayable text characters in a specific style and size.

    Format Painter A tool that allows you to duplicate and apply the formatting of characters and
    paragraphs to existing text.

    Text Alignment A feature in word processing software that lets users to align text horizontally on
    a page or document.

    Line Spacing The space between each line in a paragraph.

    Indents It refers to the distance/space or number of blank spaces used to separate a


    paragraph from the left or right margins.

    Tabs A paragraph-formatting feature used to align text.

    Table A grid of cells arranged in rows and columns.


    Read Mode The best method to read a document, which may involve using tools designed for
    reading rather than writing.
    Print Layout Displays the document as it would if it were printed.

    Web Layout Displays your document as it would if it were a web page.

    Outline Displays content in a bulleted list structure, which is beneficial for creating
    headings and restructuring entire paragraphs within a document.

    Draft Displays only text in your document, which is used for quick editing.

    Header Allows you to repeat content at the top of every page.

    Footer Allows you to repeat content at the bottom of every page.

    Styles Combinations of formatting features that can be applied to text to quickly change
    its appearance.

    Themes A set of colors, fonts, and effects that determines the overall look of your
    document.

    Editor An AI tool that helps with spell check, grammar check, and much more.

    Thesaurus A software feature in Word that finds synonyms and antonyms for the selected
    word.

    Word Count The number of words in a document or passage of text.

    Resume Assistant A feature in Word 365’s online version that helps in creating effective resumes by
    offering content suggestions to be included.

    Track Changes A feature which allows you to view the changes that were made to the document.

    In-Text Citations In the body of the document, which is used when referencing, summarizing,
    paraphrasing, or quoting from another source.

    Bibliography A list of sources you have referred or collected information and used in your
    Word document, usually placed at the end of the document.

    APA Style The most commonly used style to cite sources within the social sciences.
    Endnotes Similar to footnotes, these are explanations, comments, or references to
    something mentioned in your document. They typically appear at the end of your
    document and are called endnotes.

    Footnotes Similar to endnotes, these are explanations, comments, or references to


    something mentioned in your document. They typically appear at the bottom of
    the page in your document.

    Table of Contents A snapshot of the headings and page numbers in your document. You can easily
    update changes by right-clicking on the Table of Contents heading and choosing
    Update Table.

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