1. Technique- The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating
the Keyboard
2. Touch-method- To key by touch rather than by the hunt-and-peck method
3. Posture- The way the typist sits; the way the typist’s arms, wrists, fingers,
legs and feet are placed
4. Work area- Arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse, and other
materials on the desk
5. Alphabetic keys- Letter keys on the keyboard
6. Enter/return- Used to move the cursor down a line
7. GWAM (Gross Words a Minute)- The number of keystrokes a typist can
make in a timed period; can calculate by dividing the total number of
standard words keyed by the number of minutes that the typist was timed
8. QWERTY keyboard- The most commonly used keyboard arrangement.
9. Space bar- Used to insert spaces between characters.
10. Standard keyboarding word- Five characters or any combination of five
characters and spaces.
11. Emoticons- Sequence of ordinary characters found on the computer
keyboard and used as a form of communication on the Internet used in email, chats, and other forms of communication using computers
12. Asterisk- * symbol used for footnote references in keyboarded
documents
13. Percent- % symbol used in reporting statistical data
14. Ampersand- & symbol means “and”
15. Numeric Keypad- Keys at the right side of the keyboard used to enter
numeric copy and perform calculation.
16. Num Lock Key- Press to activate the numeric keypad.
17. Application Software- Software designed to meet the user’s needs;
performs a specific task.
18. CD-ROM- A compact disk that reads only memory.
19. Computer- An electronic device that receives, processes, stores, and
outputs data.
20. CPU- Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer.
21. Data- Text, numbers, sounds, and images entered into the computer to be
processed.
22. Floppy Disk- A storage device; most common size is 3 1/2 and is
sometimes called a diskette.
23. Dot-Matrix Printer- Uses dots to form words and images on paper.
24. File- A document stored on a disk.
25. Hard Copy- A printed copy of output.
26. Hard Disk/Hard Drive- A device that holds information such as software
and files.
27. Hardware- The physical, touchable parts of a computer system.
28. Information Processing Cycle (IPOS)- The practice of handling data
consisting of input, process, output, and storage.
29. Inkjet Printer- Sprays ink through small holes to form words and images
on paper.
30. Input- The process of entering information (data) into a computer.
31. Keyboard- Contains letters, numbers, symbols, function keys; like a
typewriter and a numeric keypad.
32. Laptop Computer- Designed to be small and light enough to be used on
your lap.
33. Laser Printer- Uses light beams and toner to form words and images on
paper.
34. Notebook Computer- Designed to be used on a desktop but still small
enough to be portable.
35. Output- The results of processed data that is displayed in some form.
36. Peripheral Devices- Devices attached to a computer to expand its ability
to perform more tasks.
37. Processing- Executes or carries out the instructions given to the
computer.
38. RAM- Random Access Memory; temporary storage; is lost when
computer is turned off.
39. ROM- Read Only Memory; permanent storage; user can not change.
40. Scanner- A device that sends data to a computer to make a hard copy.
41. Soft Copy- Output that is not in printed form; such as what is seen on a
monitor
42. Software- Instructions for the computer; application and operating system.
43. Storage- A device that stores/saves data until needed.
44. System Software- Program that controls the operation of the computer.
45. Virus Protection Software- A program that protects a computer from
computer viruses.
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46. Editing- The process of correcting or making changes to a document.
47. Error- Any keying or spacing mistake found in a document.
48. Grammar Check- The word processing feature that checks your document
for grammatical errors.
49. Peer Editing- Allowing someone else to proofread a document before
keying a final copy.
50. Proofreader Marks- Symbols that are used to mark corrections and
changes to a document.
51. Proofreading- The process of comparing a copy on screen or paper to the
original copy and marking errors to be corrected.
52. Punctuation Spacing- The distance on either side of a punctuation mark.
53. Spell Check- The word processing feature that checks your document for
incorrectly spelled words.
54. Thesaurus- The word processing feature that identifies synonyms for the
words in a document.
55. Alignment- The way multiple lines of text line up along the left, right, or
both margins.
56. Bullets and Numbering- A word processing feature used to arrange items
in a list with each item beginning with a bullet or number.
57. Center Align- The alignment of text between both margins, leaving a
jagged left and right margin.
58. Clipboard- The temporary storage location for text or graphics that have
been cut or copied.
59. Copy- The word processing feature that allows text or graphics to be
copied to another location within a document.
60. Cursor- The on-screen blinking character that shows where the next
character will appear.
61. Cut- The word processing feature that removes text or graphics from the
current location in a document.
62. Double Space- When one blank line is left between lines of text; striking
the enter key twice.
63. Editing- The process of updating a document to make changes, correct
errors, and make it visually appealing.
64. Font- A specific design for a collection of letters, numbers, and symbols.
65. Footer- Allows you to type information below the bottom margin of each
page of a document.
66. Formatting- The way text appears, for example: bold, underline, all caps,
with color.
67. Function Keys- Allow you to quickly access frequently used functions.
68. Grammar check- The word processing feature that checks selected words
in a document for grammatical errors.
69. Header- Allows you to type information above the top margin of each page
of a document.
70. Horizontal Centering- When text is centered between the left and right
margins, commonly used when creating invitations, announcements, and
title pages.
71. Justified- The alignment of text along the left and right margin, leaving a
no jagged edges.
72. Landscape- The page orientation in which the width of the page is greater
than the height.
73. Left Align- The alignment of text along the left margin, leaving a jagged
right margin.
74. Line Spacing- The spacing betweens lines of text within a document.
75. Margins- The blank space at the top, bottom, left, and right of a document
where you cannot type.
76. Menu Bar- Provides you with a menu of options to use when creating a document.
77. Operational Keys- Allow you to operate the computer without a mouse.
78. Orientation- The direction in which you can print on a page (portrait or landscape).
79. Paste- The word processing feature that places text or graphics that have been cut or
copied in a new location within a document.
80. Portrait- The page orientation in which the height of the page is greater than the width.
81. Quadruple Space- When three blank lines are left between lines of text; striking the
enter key four times.
82. Right Align- The alignment of text along the right margin, leaving a jagged left margin.
83. Scroll Bars- Allow you to scroll throughout a document that is too long to fit on one
screen.
84. Single Space- When no blank lines are left between lines of text; striking the enter key
one time.
85. Spell Check- The word processing feature that checks your document for incorrectly
spelled words, similar to an electronic dictionary.
86. Thesaurus- The word processing feature that allows you to find words with similar
meanings (synonyms) for the text within a document.
87. Title Bar- Displays the filename of a document.
88. Tool Bars- Provide you with buttons that allow you to access frequently used
commands.
89. Triple Space- When two blank lines are left between lines of text; striking the enter key
three times.
90. Vertical Centering- When text is centered between the top and bottom margin,
commonly used when creating invitations, announcements, and title pages.
91. Word Processing- Application software that is used to create text documents such as
letters, memos, and reports.
92. Word Wrap- The automatic wrapping of text from the end of one line to the beginning
of the next line without having to press the enter key.
93. Block Style- The paragraph format in which all lines of text are aligned with the left
margin.
94. Hanging Indent- A temporary left margin that indents all lines but the first line of text.
95. Indented- The paragraph format in which the first line of the paragraph is indented.
96. Tab- The operational key of the keyboard that is used to indent paragraphs; moves
the cursor 5 spaces in a line.
97. Attachment Notation- A special notation at the end of a memo or letter that indicates
that an item is attached to the letter or memo.
98. Block Style- A keying style for a letter or memo in which all the text is aligned at the left
margin.
99. Body- The main text of a personal letter, business letter, memo, email, or report.
100.
Copy Notation- Use lowercase (c) by the name of the persons to receive a
copy.
101.
Double space- Pressing the Enter key twice leaving one blank line.
102.
Email Heading- Includes the same information as the memo heading.
103.
Entry- Information following the words in the memo heading. The tab key is
used to align each entry.
104.
Memorandum (Memo)- A written message used by employees within an
organization to communicate with one another.
105.
Single Space- Pressing the enter key one time leaving no blank lines.
106.
Typists Initials- The lowercase initials of the keyboard operator and is keyed at
the left margin a double space below the writer’s name.