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A type of software that specializes in handling text. Word processing programs
typically contain commands for handling and formatting text documents.

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 \hr\anchor{rfInsert/Overwrite modes}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Insert/Overwrite modes}}}\par\nl

Most word processors allow you to choose one of these modes. when you
are in insert mode, any text you type is inserted into the document at
the cursor position.  Overwrite mode also types text at the cursor
position, but it writes over the top of existing text, much like a
typewriter with correcting tape. Most experienced word processor users
prefer insert mode for most of their work.

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 \hr\anchor{rfText Editors}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Text Editors}}}\par\nl

A classification of word processing software characterized by its low
cost, ready availability, tendency to work only in ASCII format, and
inability to do high - powered formatting.

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 \hr\anchor{rfASCII}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{ASCII}}}\par\nl

American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standard
convention used to encode text, numbers, and common punctuation in
numeric format so they can be stored in a computer's memory. Nearly
all computers and programs can work with some form of ASCII. Text
editors are designed especially to work with ASCII-based documents.

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 \hr\anchor{rfIntegrated Packages}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Integrated Packages}}}\par\nl

Programs that contain all the major applications within one 'super
application.' These programs are useful, but often lack some of the
more advanced features of full-fledged application packages.

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 \hr\anchor{rfWYSIWYG}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{WYSIWYG}}}\par\nl

What You See Is What You Get. A capability often found on higher-level
word processing programs. The screen mimics the output of the printer,
so the typist can see pretty much what the final output of the
document will be.

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 \hr\anchor{rfProprietary}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Proprietary}}}\par\nl

The term proprietary is frequently used when discussing software to
denote a certain idea that is particular to a specific brand of
software. When a program uses a proprietary scheme to save word
processing documents, for example, Other programs may not be able to
read these documents without some kind of translation.

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 \hr\anchor{rfDesktop Publishing}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Desktop Publishing}}}\par\nl

A classification of word processing software that concentrates on
incorporation of graphics, powerful formatting, and development of
complex styles including newsletters, signs, and pamphlets.

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 \hr\anchor{rfStyle Sheet}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Style Sheet}}}\par\nl

In desktop publishing, a template that specifies how a certain type of
document will be created. Style sheets are used to define a uniform
look and feel for documents of the same general type. For example, a
company might issue a standard style sheet for intra - corporation
memoranda. Many high - end word processors incorporate this
feature. Sometimes style sheets are referred to as templates.

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 \hr\anchor{rfScroll Bars}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Scroll Bars}}}\par\nl

Horizontal or vertical bars which indicate the cursor position in a
document. Usually scroll bars can be used with the mouse to facilitate
moving through the document.

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 \hr\anchor{rfCursor}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Cursor}}}\par\nl

A small mark on the screen, usually a rectangle, underline, or
I-shaped. The cursor indicates the exact position within the document
(and memory) any commands and typing will execute.

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 \hr\anchor{rfSave}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Save}}}\par\nl 

The Save command saves a document without prompting for
the file name, unless the file has never been saved before. If this is
the case, it invokes a Save As command instead.

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 \hr\anchor{rfSave As}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Save As}}}\par\nl
This command always prompts for a file name. It is used when you want to save the
changes to file without changing the file already saved on the disk.

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 \hr\anchor{rfLoad}{\header{2}{\alt{Load (or Open)}{Load}}}\par\nl

This command prompts the user for a file name, then loads the document into the
application.

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 \hr\anchor{rfPrint}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Print}}}\par\nl

A print command is used to send a copy of the document to the printer.

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 \hr\anchor{rfPrint Preview}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Print Preview}}}\par\nl

This command is especially useful in non-WYSIWYG environments. It
allows you to see a preview of the document exactly as it will be
printed. It is often a good idea to invoke this command before you
print a document, to be sure it will turn out exactly as you plan.

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 \hr\anchor{rfBlock Manipulation}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Block Manipulation}}}\par\nl

The process of defining a section of text so it can be copied, pasted,
or otherwise manipulated as one unit.

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 \hr\anchor{rfCopy}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Copy}}}\par\nl

A copy command takes a block of text and copies it to a memory buffer
without removing the original text. Used to duplicate sections of a
document.

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 \hr\anchor{rfCut}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Cut}}}\par\nl This command copies a block of text to a memory buffer,
and removes the original text from the document. Used to move sections
of a document.

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 \hr\anchor{rfPaste}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Paste}}}\par\nl

This command takes the block of text last placed in the buffer by a
cut or copy command, and inserts it into the document at the current
cursor position.

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 \hr\anchor{rfFormatting}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Formatting}}}\par\nl

The process of defining how a document will look. Formatting can occur
at the character level, as well as at the paragraph and page level.

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 \hr\anchor{rfCharacter Attributes}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Character Attributes}}}\par\nl

The special modifications to letters, such as boldface and italic

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 \hr\anchor{rfFont}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Font}}}\par\nl

The combination of character set and size that defines how an
individual character looks. Most word processing packages allow the
user to choose from many fonts.

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 \hr\anchor{rfToggle}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Toggle}}}\par\nl

A command is referred to as a toggle if repeated execution of the
command causes a something to switch between two modes. Insert and
Overwrite modes are good examples of a toggle. Often character
attributes are also considered toggles.

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 \hr\anchor{rfPoint}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Point}}}\par\nl

A point is a type setter's measurement of character size. Officially,
there are 72.25 points to an inch.

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 \hr\anchor{rfJustification}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Justification}}}\par\nl

The way the lines of text are arranged on the page. The usual options
are left - justified, right - justified, centered, and both -
justified.

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 \hr\anchor{rfLeft-Justified}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Left-Justified}}}\par\nl

The text is lined up so that the left margin is even. The right margin
will not be even in left - justified text.

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 \hr\anchor{rfRight-Justified}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Right-Justified}}}\par\nl

The text is lined up so that the left margin is ragged, but the right
margin is even. Often used to line up dates and return addresses on
business letters.

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 \hr\anchor{rfBoth-Justified}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Both-Justified}}}\par\nl

The text is lined up so that both the left and right margins are lined
up, as in a newspaper or magazine.

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 \hr\anchor{rfCentered}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Centered}}}\par\nl

The text is lined up with an equal distance from the left and right
margins. Usually used in headlines.

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 \hr\anchor{rfWord Wrap}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Word Wrap}}}\par\nl

A behavior of word processing programs which automatically moves words
too large to fit the current line onto a new line. Eliminates the need
to press 'return' at the end of each line.

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 \hr\anchor{rfHeaders, Footers}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Headers, Footers}}}\par\nl

Special areas at the top and bottom of w0word processing
documents. These sections are reserved for information that will
appear on each page of the document. Usually page numbers, document
name, or document author will be in the header / footer area.  The
footer is also useful for holding footnotes.

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 \hr\anchor{rfLandscape Mode}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Landscape Mode}}}\par\nl

Documents in this mode print with the long part of the page
horizontal, as in a landscape painting.

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 \hr\anchor{rfPortrait Mode}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Portrait Mode}}}\par\nl

Documents in this mode print with the long part of the page vertical,
as in a portrait painting.

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 \hr\anchor{rfTable}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Table}}}\par\nl

A section of a document organized into rows and columns. Higher-end
word processors often have a number of tools to help make tables
easier to create and manage.

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 \hr\anchor{rfColumn}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Column}}}\par\nl

Vertical separation of text into two or more sections. Newspapers and
newsletters are often arranged in columns. High - end word processing
programs and desktop publishing programs usually include some tools to
make column manipulation easier.

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 \hr\anchor{rfSpell Checker}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Spell Checker}}}\par\nl

A feature of higher - end word processing programs that compares each
word in a document to a dictionary of proper spellings. Most spell
checkers 'guess' which word the user was trying to type and give the
user some guesses to choose from.

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 \hr\anchor{rfGrammar Checker}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Grammar Checker}}}\par\nl

A feature in word processing programs that checks a document for
common grammatical errors. Grammar checkers can also grade documents
for readability and complexity. Sometimes grammar checkers are
separate programs.

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 \hr\anchor{rfOutline Editors}{\header{2}{\alt{ }{Outline Editors}}}\par\nl

A feature or program that enables the user to easily create and
manipulate outlines.  Most of these programs allow you to hide the
body text so you can see and modify the subject headings. The
associated body text is automatically moved with the appropriate
heading.

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