Word Lesson 6
Operating System A system of programs that perform a variety of technical operations
Word Processing Software that allows user to create documents by enter, editing, formatting, and printing text Ex. Microsoft Word
Spreadsheet Software that allows user to control and manipulate numbers. Ex. Microsoft Excel
Database Software used to collect and store information in an organized form so it can be easily retrieved and manipulated
Presentation Software to create electronic visual aids for presentations Ex. Microsoft PowerPoint
Desktop Publishing Software used to produce print publications Ex. Microsoft Publishing
Default Tab Stop Preset tabs in Word set every half inch
Ruler Measurement across the top of screen. Measures page layout. Used for setting margins, tabs, and to find horizontal center
Left Tab Tab aligns text at left of tab
Right Tab Tab aligns text at right of tab
Decimal Tab Aligns numbers around tab in 1, 10, 100’s, etc. place
Center Tab Tab aligns at center of tab. Text is centered on tab
Leader Small dots that connect text between tab stops