Basic Document Editing Terms

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Document

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A file where you can write, edit, and save your work.

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Text

Back

Words or letters you type into the document.

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Cursor

Back

The blinking line that shows where you will type next.

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Toolbar

Back

The row of tools at the top of the screen that helps you format your document.

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Font

Back

The style of the letters and words.

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Bold

Back

A way to make text darker and thicker.

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Italic

Back

A way to slant text for emphasis.

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Underline

Back

A line drawn under the text.

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Highlight

Back

Adding color behind text to make it stand out.

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Alignment

Back

How text lines up on the page (left, center, or right).