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Graphical images Graphics
A saved document File
Text with slanted appearance Italicized
The ____________________ page should contain a short, descriptive title that accurately reflects the message of a proposal, for example. title
In Word, the _________________________ font is Calibri default
_________________________ is the process of changing the way characters appear on the screen and in print. character formatting
A printed copy Hardcopy or Printout
Pre-defined graphics in Word Clip Art
____ is a predefined graphic. Clip art
A(n) ____________________ is text that prints at the bottom of each page in a document. footer
In _________________________, as a character is typed Word inserts the character and moves all thecharacters to the right of the typed character one position to the right insert mode
The MLA documentation style requires that you ____________________ the entire research paper; that is, one blank line should display between each line of text. double-space
 content control Contains instructions for filling areas of a template
Scanned pictures are vector pictures and have jagged edges. false
Permanently hidden until you enable it Closed
A specific location on a disk Folder
Some compound words should not be divided at the end of a line. True
To select multiple cells, rows, or columns in a table that are not adjacent to one another, select the first cell and then hold down the ____ key while selecting the next cell, r CTRL
The ____, which automatically appears based on certain tasks you perform, contains commands related to changing the appearance of text in a document. Mini toolbar
Word contains an embedded charting application called ____________________, as shown in the accompanying figure. Microsoft Graph
A light gray duplicate image that appears on the lower-right edge of a character or object is a(n) ____________________. shadow
To select nonadjacent text, select the first item, hold the ____ key, and then select the subsequent items. CTRL
Press ____ to position the insertion point at your last editing location. SHIFT+F5
view buttons allow you to change views quickly.
An axis is the horizontal arrangement of a series of text or numbers in a datasheet.    True/False True
Identifies 12 complementary colors for text, background, accents, and links color scheme
To follow the MLA style, single-space text on all pages with one and a half-inch top and bottom margins, and one-inch left and right margins. False
The ____ is a temporary Windows storage area. Clipboard
While plagiarism is unethical, it is not considered an academic crime. False
SHIFT+F5 Press ____ to position the insertion point at your last editing location
Research proposal usually requests funding for a research project
legend The box that identifies the colors assigned to categories in a chart is called the
How many action buttons are provided in PowerPoint? 12
Word automatically numbers notes sequentially by placing a(n) ____________________ in the body of the document and also to the left of the note text. note reference mark
The process of changing the appearance of characters on screen Character Formatting
A keyboard shortcut positions insertion point at the top of the document CTRL + HOME
Indicated a file is a Word Document .doc
Typing an ordinal followed by a space or a hyphen makes part of the ordinal into a subscript. False
If the e-mail address shown in the accompanying figure had just been pasted into the cover letter shown, that would make this letter the ____ document. destination
If Word displays {PAGE} instead of the actual page number, press ____ to turn off field codes. ALT+F9
As shown in the accompanying figure, the ____________________ command in the Table gallery has been clicked to draw an empty table in a document. Draw Table
To modify an existing chart in a document, like the one shown in the accompanying figure, click the chart to open Microsoft Graph. False
You can change row height by dragging the row border. True
WordArt is a preset shape that comes with Word.     True/False True
The paragraph mark (¶) is a formatting mark that indicates where the _____ was pressed ENTER key
If the computer is turned off or electrical power is lost, the document remains stored in the computer’smemory true
The ____________________ is the bottom triangle at the 0" mark on the horizontal ruler. hanging indent marker
Word has a list of predefined typing, spelling, capitalization, and grammar errors that _____ can detect and correct. AutoCorrect
If you add text, delete text, or modify text on a page, Word recomputes the location of automatic page breaks and adjusts them accordingly. True
CTRL+E The shortcut keys used to center a paragraph are
ALT+F9 If Word displays {PAGE} instead of the actual page number, press ____ to turn off field codes
An active cell in an Excel worksheet can be identified by a heavy border. . true
Buttons that allows you to speak commands or dictate text Language Bar
Used to display different portions of documents in windows Scroll Bars
At a minimum, your resume should present all of the following EXCEPT ____. past salaries earned
As an alternative to using the Recolor button on the Format tab to display the Recolor gallery shown in the accompanying figure, you can right-click the graphic, click ____ on th Format Picture
To change the color of text back to black, you can select the text, click the Font Color button arrow, and then click ____ on the Font Color gallery. Automatic
Text or a graphic that is displayed on top of or behind the text in a document watermark
Text that prints at the bottom of each page in a document footer
Ctrl + Shift + E is...... The track changes feature.
To enter a blank line into a document, press the ____ key without typing any text on the line ENTER
Which of the following is NOT a character the formatting of which you can change? paragraph mark
Word can be instructed to indent the first line of a paragraph, called ____________________, using the horizontal ruler shown in Figure 2-3. first-line indent
An identifier that links a citation to a source  tag name
 past salaries earned At a minimum, your resume should present all of the following EXCEPT
header As shown in Figure 5-2, the first row of the data source is called the ____ record.
When you point to an icon on the Select Browse Object menu, Word displays the associated command name at the top of the menu. true
Vertical dotted line on the edge of the toolbar, double clicking displays all Move Handle
This tool bar is located below the Standard Toolbar Formatting Toolbar
Font size; 1 point = 1/6 of an inch Point
Word’s ____ is used to create a complex table like the one shown in the accompanying figure. Draw Table feature
What is kerning? It is the adjustment of text that involves increasing or decreasing the amount of space between letters
The _____ shown in Figure 1-3 is a central location for managing and sharing documents Office Button
To place your name to the left of the page number, as shown in Figure 2-2 and as required by the MLA style, you must create a header that contains the page number. True
Access table   Word stores a data source as a(n) ____ because it is an efficient method of storing a data source.
A command that does not appear in the short menu Hidden Command
Used to turn certain keys or modes on or off Status Indicators
You use the ____ to apply the shadow effect to text and to expand the spacing of text. Font dialog box
What are comments? Text that is embedded in a file and used for documentation and nothing purposes.
When you begin typing text, the _________________________ appears on the status bar with an animatedpencil writing on paper that indicates Word is checking for spelling and grammar errors spelling and grammar check icon
The track changes feature can turned on by? Double-clicking  TRK on the Status bar.
What happens when PowerPoint encounters a proper name, an abbreviation, or a technical term? It treats the word as a misspelling and places a red line under it.
Name two ways to make text bold Select the text using the formattintg toolbar, click the bold button Or select the text using key combinations click ctrl + B
What are the five document views in Microsoft Word? Reading, Web layout, Print Preview, Normal, Outline
How do you use an existing word Template? Click File, New, Templates On my computer
To save an existing document with a different file name, use _____. Save As on the Office Button menu
What is the function of a bulleted list? To list words, phrases, or sentences that begin with a black circle or graphic
If you've undone an action name two ways to redo it? Click on the redo button on the standard toolbar Or click edit menu redo
Can you make a distinction between the title bar and menu bar? Title - shows the name of your document. Menu - shows a row of words below the title bar.
How do you create an outline numbered style? type I. and then tab, type the desired topic and press enter
How do you preview a web page in the web browser Open the document that you want to preview on the file menu click web page preview
If a Text pane is not displayed, what does the control look like to access and display it again? a tab wth two arrows pointing to the right and left