Glossary

a computer program that provides users with tools to accomplish a specific task.

an area of computer science that deals with the simulation and creation of intelligent machines or intelligent behave in computers (they think, learn, work, and react like humans).

a way to name, save, backup, organize, and keep track of files and folders on a computer.

Bcc is similar to that of Cc except that the email address is invisible to the people in the “To” or “Cc” fields. Use Bcc if you don't want the other people to see who else has received a copy of the email.

the smallest, most basic unit of measurement for computer data storage, represented as either a 0 or a 1. One byte is equal to 8 bits.

a personal website or webpage that is like an online diary/journal.

a typeface that makes a character thicker than the regular one. Boldfacing is often used for emphasis, headings, subheads, highlight keywords, etc.

a collection of links (a saved shortcut) to web pages that is stored in a web browser. 

a row of all bookmarks that shows on the top of a browser window (under the address bar).

a software program that allows users to access and display websites or web pages (documents, images, video, music, etc.) on the Internet.

a dot, a small circle, diamond, or other symbol that is found before the text in a list (a phrase, sentence or paragraph, etc.) to help organize information, make it easier to read, or differentiate between the different points.

a unit of measurement for data storage. One byte is equal to 8 bits.

entering a person's email address in the “Cc” field means that person will receive a copy of the email (for their information).

text is aligned to neither the left side nor right.

an online service that allows people to communicate by typing messages to each other in real time.

a display screen used to display information (text, image, video, etc.) processed by a computer.

a complete computer that includes a system unit along with all its software (such as Office 2016, Windows 10, etc.) and peripheral devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, monitor, printer, etc.) connected to it.

a specific type of malware that is designed to replicate (copy) and spread from one computer to another.

A small text file stored in a user's computer by a website that the user has visited so that it can remember something about the user at a later time.

make a duplicate of the selected items (text, symbol, table, image, etc.) and place it in another location.

The brain or engine of a computer, where most of the processing and operations take place.

removes the selected item from its original position.

a program that is designed for creating, editing, updating, and maintaining databases and managing organized information stored in them.

an email folder that saves all emails that have been deleted.

a personal computer that is designed to stay at one location and fits on or under a desk. It typically has a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and a tower (system unit).

a software program that is designed to control a particular hardware device that is attached to a computer.

a computer device that stores and retrieves information, data, files, programs, etc., from a disk.

quickly click the left mouse button twice on any folder, file, or program to open it.

an email folder that automatically saves unfinished emails.

press and hold the left mouse button to grab an object (such as an icon on the desktop) and place it to a different location.

making revisions to a document, focusing on correcting errors, improving the accuracy of language, rearranging, making words and sentences clearer, more effective, etc.

an Internet service that allows users who have an email account (or address) to send and receive messages anywhere in the world.

any hardware device that is located outside the computer.

a storage unit on a computer that stores information, data, etc. (such as a document, an image, etc.).

a unique name given to a file to identify it.

a file system that organizes folders and files in a top-to-bottom structure.

a network security device designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a network.

a virtual storage space used to store and organize computer files.

a section of information that appears at the bottom margin of each page of a document.

the appearance of a document. It is the shape, size, form, style, typeface, general arrangement etc. of a document.

a set of rules (a protocol) for transferring files between computers over the Internet.

a person who can gain unauthorized access to (break into) a computer or a network to commit crimes.

the main data storage device in a computer.

any physical device or equipment used in or with a computer system (anything you can see and touch).

a section of information that appears at the top margin of each page of a document.

the user can click help button in Word to initiate a search, display the help resources, and aid the user in his / her task. 

a horizontal bar on the bottom of a window or screen that allows the user to scroll the window viewing area to the left or right.

sliding content left or right on a computer screen using a horizontal scroll bar.

short for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. A set of rules (a protocol) for transferring and accessing data using the web.

an email folder where incoming emails are received and stored.

a piece of hardware device which is used to enter information to a computer for processing.

a small electronic circuit printed on a chip (usually made of silicon) that contains many its own circuit elements (e.g. transistors, diodes, resistors, etc.).

any piece of hardware device that is located inside the computer.

a globally connected massive computer network system.

a set of rules (a protocol) for sending data from one computer to another on the Internet.

a type style with characters that slope to the right. Italic is often used to emphasize a particular word, sentence, or particular part of a document.

the Junk Email Filter feature moves suspected incoming emails (spams) to the Junk Email folder (a place used to store spam emails).

align text along the both left and right sides. 

an input device that allows a user to enter characters (letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) and commands into a computer.

the ability to input information through a keyboard smoothly while typing.

a portable personal computer that is small enough to rest on the user's lap and can be powered by a battery. It includes a flip down screen and a keyboard with a touchpad. Also known as a notebook.

press the left mouse button on the left side of the mouse. Left-click is often referred to as “regular-click” and it is used for many common computer tasks, such as selecting objects, closing windows, opening hyperlinks, double-clicking, etc.

align text along the left side (ragged on the right).

the space between lines of text in a paragraph / document.

a word, phrase, image, etc., within a file or web page that a user can click on to jump to another document, section of the same document, or web page. Also known as a hyperlink.

a type of personal computer made by Apple Inc. Short for Macintosh.

a low-level programming language comprised of a collection of binary digits (ones and zeros) that the computer can read and understand.

uses arrays of small rings of magnetized material called cores to store information.

a cylinder coated with magnetic material, on which data and programs can be stored.

a high-performance computer used for large information processing jobs.

a software that is designed to damage, disrupt, or infect computers.

a physical device that is used to store data, information, and programs in a computer.

an electronic component held on an integrated circuit that contains a computer's central processing unit (CPU) and other associated circuits.

a group of productivity software applications developed by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Office 2016 includes such programs as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.

a mid-range computer that is intermediate in size, power, speed, storage capacity, etc., between a mainframe and a microcomputer.

the main circuit board of a computer; also known as the mainboard.

a hand-held pointing device that can control the position of a cursor on a display screen.

move the original files or folder from one place to another (change the destination).

the sharing of information or communication over a computer network.

a software that controls and coordinates the computer hardware devices and runs other software and applications on a computer. It is the main part of system software and a computer will not function without it.

a piece of hardware device that receives information from a computer.

a page break marks the end of a page that indicates where the printer will start a new page.

the arrangement of text, graphics, pictures, and other elements on a page. It describes how each page of a document will appear when it is printed.

Word supports automatically adding page numbers in a multi-page document.

a small computer designed for use by a single user at a time. Also known as a PC or a microcomputer.

when an Internet scammer uses deceptive emails or websites to try to obtain valuable personal information from people.

point an object on the screen and then press a button on the mouse to select objects / commands, open menus / hyperlinks (links), or close windows.

a device used to control the movement of the pointer (cursor) on the screen.

a program that is designed to present information in the form of a slideshow, using multimedia formats such as pictures, sounds, videos, and text.

an output device linked to a computer that transfers the information (text, images, etc.) to paper.

a type of data storage (memory element) used in computers that temporarily stores programs and data. RAM is a kind of volatile memory, meaning its contents are lost when the computer is turned off.

to shut down and restart a computer, allowing its operating system and programs to be reloaded.

a group of buttons and icons (tabs) at the top of the window that allows users to access the commands that they need to complete a task.

press the right mouse button on the right side of the mouse to display a popup menu showing commands for a selected item.

align text along the right side (ragged on the left).

a type of data storage used in computers that permanently stores data and programs. ROM is a kind of non-volatile memory, meaning its contents are retained even when the computer is turned off.

a device that transfers data between computer networks to provide access to the Internet.

a small text box (a hint) appears when the mouse point rest on a command, icon, button, etc. It displays the name of the item and sometimes a brief description of its function and the shortcut key for the command.

sliding content (text, images, etc.) vertically or horizontally on a computer screen and allowing the user to view different parts of information in a window.

a web-based tool that is designed to search the content of web pages and find particular information on the Internet.

a section break splits a page into sections that can have a different format or layout within the same page in the document.

an email folder that saves copies of emails that you have sent.

a central computer that provides information to other computers.

a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a personal computer.

the use of websites and other Internet services to communicate with other people.

a set of instructions or programs that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a specific task (computer software runs on hardware).

a program that organizes data into rows and columns, also known as tabular form. This data can then be arranged, sorted, calculated (using formulas and functions), analyzed, or illustrated using graphical representations.

a software that secretly monitors (spies) a user’s online behaviour and gets sensitive information about a person or organization without the user’s knowledge.

a powerful computer that can process large amounts of data and do a great amount of computation very quickly.

it is designed to run a computer's hardware and application software, and make the computer system available for use. It serves as the interface between hardware, application software, and the user.

the main part of a desktop computer (the case) that contains all of the main electronic components.

a small button located in the left corner of the horizontal ruler that supplies the user with a variety of tab marker (tab stop) options (left, right, center, etc.).

a location where the cursor (insertion point) would stop when the Tab key is pressed.

information arranged in a condensed form of columns and rows. It is a more effective way to present information.

a wireless touchscreen PC that is slightly smaller and weighs less than the average laptop.

refers to how the left and right edges of a paragraph align on a page.

a method of typing (with all the available fingers) without looking at the keyboard.

a small, flat surface on a laptop or other computer that does the same things as a mouse.

an electronic component that can be used as an amplifier or as a switch. It is used to control the flow of electricity in radios, televisions, computers, etc.

(or Trojan) a type of malware that looks harmless but can cause harm to a computer system.

add a line underneath the text, in order to show its importance and draw attention to the text.

Short for Uniform Resource Locator. A web address of a specific web page or file on the Internet.

a small, portable storage device used to store or transfer data for computers; often used for the storage, data backup, and transfer of computer files.

a type of system software that helps set up, analyze, configure, strengthen, maintain a computer and performs a very specific task (e.g. antivirus software, backup software, memory tester, screen saver, etc.).

an electronic device that controls the flow of electrons in a vacuum. It used as a switch, amplifier, or display screen in many older model radios, televisions, computers, etc.

a vertical bar on the right side of a window or screen that allows the user to scroll the window viewing area up or down.

sliding content up or down on a computer screen using a vertical scroll bar.

a live video-based meeting between two or more users in different locations conducted by transmitting audio and video data in real time.

a telephone connection over the Internet.

the use of a program (software application) running on a computer to create, edit, format, and store documents.

a program that allows users to create, save, edit, format, print, and retrieve documents.

a system of Internet servers that is made from millions of interlinked websites and web pages. Abbreviated as WWW or the web.

a type of virus designed to quickly self-replicate and spread copies of itself from one computer to another.