Tips and Tools For Financial Success - Newton Free Library
Tips and Tools For Financial Success - Newton Free Library
Tips and Tools For Financial Success - Newton Free Library
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Computer Terms <strong>and</strong> Definitions<br />
Computer <strong>and</strong> Internet Terms <strong>and</strong> Definitions<br />
Backspace Key - erases one character before the cursor<br />
Caps Lock Key - makes all the letters in capital (uppercase)<br />
Close Button - shuts a window or program<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong>s - a direction given to the computer to perform a task<br />
CPU - the central processing unit known as the “brains” of the computer<br />
Cursor - a blinking line that shows where typing will begin<br />
Delete Key - erases one character after the cursor<br />
Desktop - the screen you see when you start the computer that shows files <strong>and</strong> folders<br />
Drive - a device that allows a computer to read or write some storage medium<br />
Enter Key - moves the cursor to the next line<br />
File - a document you save with a name<br />
I-Bar -an I-shape in a document that you move with the mouse<br />
Icon - a picture that shows what is inside such as folders or documents<br />
Keyboard - the part of the hardware that has keys <strong>and</strong> a spacebar on it<br />
Keys - buttons on the keyboard with letters, numbers <strong>and</strong> words<br />
Monitor - the part of the computer that contains the screen <strong>and</strong> looks like a TV<br />
Mouse - the tool that moves the pointer on the screen <strong>and</strong> allows you to make selections<br />
Mouse pad - the square piece of plastic or rubber that the mouse sits on<br />
Num Lock Key – abbreviation for Number Lock Key; used for entering numbers<br />
Open - to access a file or folder that has already been created<br />
Screen - the part of the monitor where you can see the information<br />
Scroll bar - horizontal (across) <strong>and</strong> vertical (up <strong>and</strong> down) rectangles with boxes that let you move up,<br />
down <strong>and</strong> across to view everything in a document window<br />
Select - to choose by highlighting<br />
Shift Key - allows the typing of the symbols on the top row <strong>and</strong> creates capital letters<br />
Shut down - the process of turning off the computer from the Start menu<br />
Space bar - the long <strong>and</strong> narrow bar on the keyboard that is used to make spaces<br />
Start button - where you open programs <strong>and</strong> shut down the computer<br />
Tab Key - creates a space by moving the cursor usually 6 spaces to the right<br />
USB - a Universal Serial Bus is an external socket that can connect devices to a computer<br />
Window - the rectangular box that lets you see what is inside of files, folders or programs<br />
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