Informational Technology Key Terms

Front

A vertical or horizontal bar located on the side or bottom window that moves the viewing area up, down, left, or right.

Back

Scroll Bar

Front

A bar at the bottom of the screen that shows information about the current files.

Back

Status Bar

Front

The bar at the top of the window with tabs or buttons that are clicked to perform actions.

Back

Ribbon

Front

The area on the screen where you view a portion of the document.

Back

Document Window

Front

Display that shows what the document will look like when it is printed.

Back

Print Layout view

Front

Also called contextual tabs that allow you to perform tasks or work with objects.

Back

Tool Tabs

Front

The primary tab, contains the more frequently used commands

Back

Home tab

Front

A set of choices arranged in a grid or in a list

Back

Gallery

Front

The little boxes on your screen that you click on with your mouse to accomplish a task.

Back

Button

Front

The little _____ in the corner of a button that provides additional choices.

Back

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