Microsoft Word 2016

Microsoft Word 2016

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Backstage view

A tool that offers quick access to commands for performing many file management tasks all displayed in a single navigation pane that can be customized to meet users' needs.

Block Style

A format style that aligns text along the left margin.

Command

An instruction users give Word by clicking a button or entering information into a command box.

Dialog box

A box that displays additional options or information you can use to execute commands.

Dialog box launcher

A small arrow in the lower-right corner of the group.

Groups

Collections of related Word commands.

I-beam

The large "I" created when users place the cursor near the insertion point.

Insertion point

The blinking point at the upper-left side of the document where you will begin creating your text.

Menu

A list of options.

Mixed punctuation

A style that requires a colon after the salutation and a comma after the closing.

Nonprinting characters

Symbols for certain formatting commands that can help users create and edit documents.

Open punctuation

A style that requires no punctuation after the salutation or the closing.

Preview

A tool that enables users to visually check your document for errors before printing.

Print

To send a document to a printer.

Quick Access Toolbar

A toolbar that contains commands that users use more often, such as Save, Undo, and Redo.

Repeat

A command that repeats a user's last action.

Ribbon

A tool that is divided into eight that contain groups.

Save

A button in the Quick Access Toolbar that saves an existing document.

Save As

A dialog box that will save a document in a specific format.

Settings

An option that enables users to set document properties.

Tabs

Eight areas of activity on the Ribbon that contain groups or collections of related Word commands.

Template

Master document that has predefined page layout, fonts, margins, and styles and is used to create new documents that will share the same basic formatting.

Undo

A command that allows users to cancel or undo their last command or action.

White space

A space between pages in a document.

Word Wrap

A tool that automatically wraps text to the next line as it reaches the right margin