Computer vocabulary

A box that shows the URL for the current website

• Address box
• Tabs
• Back
• Software

A backward pointing arrow and that returns the user to a previously shown window or web page.

• Back
• Toolbar
• Bookmark
• Tabs

A keyboard key that deletes any character before the cursor's current position

• Backspace
• URL (unique resource locator)
• Browser
• Template

Sometimes called a “favorite,” saves a web page’s address

• Bookmark
• Username
• Caps lock
• Toolbar

A software program that allows you to surf the web.

• Browser
• Web page
• Cache
• URL (unique resource locator)

A key on the keyboard which makes all letters capitalized.

• Caps lock
• Web site
• Click
• Username

When you press the mouse button (usually the left one), using the cursor.

• Click
• Window
• Computer virus
• Web site

Simple pictures and symbols made available for computer users to add to their documents.

• Clip art
• Plagiarism
• Cookie
• Wi-fi

A piece of programming code inserted into other programming to cause damage.

• Computer virus
• Printer
• Copy
• Window

A piece of code or data created by a web server and stored on a user's computer. It is used to keep track of the user's usage patterns and preferences.

• Cookie
• Refresh
• Embed
• Plagiarism