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Microsoft Office Word

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A list of sources in an MLA style document that are directly referenced in the text






2. Text and graphics that print at the bottom of every page






3. A blinking vertical bar which indicates where the next text - graphics - or other items will be inserted






4. Specifies the size of characters based on the system called points






5. The first line hangs to the left of the rest of the paragraph






6. The process of holding down the mouse button while moving the mouse and then releasing the mouse






7. Contains areas where you can view and enter document properties - found under the prepare submenu






8. Used to select a command - it is a code letter






9. Used to adjust the size of graphics and are small circles on the corners of selected graphics






10. Another name for the information included in the document properties






11. Allows you to type words in a paragraph continually wihtout pressing the ENTER key at the end of each line






12. A saved document






13. A temporary storage area in windows






14. Aligned at the right margin






15. A central location for managing and sharing documents






16. APA(American Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association of America)






17. A named group of formatting characteristics - including font and font size






18. Moving the top or bottom portion of the document off the screen






19. Used to display different portions of the document in the document window






20. The format of endnotes and footnotes be any length and format - and it named sequentially by number automatically by Word based on the superscripts within the documents






21. You are able to see a portion of the document on the screen through this






22. A list of sources that are alphabetized and Word can automatically format in for you






23. The process of changing the way characteristics appear on the screen and in print






24. Appears when right-clicked - a list of frequently used commands relating to the object right-clicked






25. Consists of a group of frequently used styles formatted so they look pleasing when used together






26. Predefined styles that are part of a style set






27. The name assigned to a file when it is saved






28. A superscript needed in MLA that is used to sugnal that an explanatory note exists either at the bottom of the page or at the end of the document






29. Displayed by pressing ALT - it acts as a keyboard code icon for certain commands






30. Also called soft - automatic when Word inserts a page - because it determines the text has filled the page based on paper size - margin settings - line spacing - and other settings






31. Within themes - and they defines the format for two fonts: headings and body text






32. Becomes different shapes depending on the task you are performing in Word






33. A feature that allows you to point to a gallery choice and see its effect in the document without actually selecting the choice






34. The default typing mode that means as you type a character Word moves all the character to the right one position






35. An on-screen note that provides the name of a command - available keyboard shortcuts - a description of the command - and sometimes instructions on how to obtain help for performing the action






36. The default view which shows the document on a mock sheet of paper in the document window






37. The processing of page re-computation Word performs between your keystrokes






38. The character displays somewhat thicker and darker






39. Located by default above the Ribbon; it provides easy access to frequently used commands - the default are save - undo - and redo. If you add more commands - this may interfere with the title of the document - so it can be moved below the ribbon






40. The small square at the 0" mark on the ruler that allows you to change the entire left margin






41. Text that is removed because it is incorrect or superfluous






42. Along the left edge of the Word window that allows you to format the top and bottom margins






43. A window that can remain open and visible while you work in the document






44. Located at the bottom of the document window above the Windows Vista taskbar; it presents information about the document - progress of current tasks - and the status of certain commands and keys - it also provides controls for viewing the documents -






45. A theme identifies 12 complementary colors for text - background - accents - and links in the document






46. The process of copying an item from the Clipboard into the document






47. Other tabs displayed by Word when you perform certain tasks or work with certain objects






48. A list of additional commands associated with the selected command






49. Removing the selected item from a document and placing it on the clipboard






50. The format that indents just the first line of a paragraph