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Technology Terms for Word
Letters
Match the definition with the word
Answers
Click
A
Used to open and switch between applications.
Click-and-drag
B
Lists the current folder and can be used to show other disks or folders on the system.
File list
C
This gives you tips as you work, and it can be used to get help about Word processes.
Folder
D
In order to work with an object, you must first “select” or “activate” it.
Look in Down-arrow Box
E
This is the box on the far right end of the Taskbar.
Look in List Box
F
The action of clicking and holding the left mouse button, then moving the mouse pointer to another location before releasing the button.
Office Assistant
G
Use this on the Taskbar to show the Start menu and open applications.
Office Assistant Dialog Box
H
Appears under the Look in the list box in the Open dialog box, and shows the documents or folders in the current folder.
Select
I
Shows a pop-up menu, and contains options to complete the current action.
Start Button
J
Hold the mouse steady, press the left mouse button, and then release the button quickly.
Taskbar
K
This is an area on the disk that contains files and subfolders that are usually related by type, purpose, or application.
Taskbar buttons
L
Used to look in down-arrow to select where you want to look for a file.
Tray
M
Use these buttons to switch between open applications.