some important things to know and their definition
Microsoft Word 2016
A word processing application used to create various documents such as letters and resumes.
Word interface
The layout and design of Microsoft Word, including the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and Backstage view.
Ribbon
The toolbar at the top of the Word window that contains all the commands needed to perform tasks.
Quick Access Toolbar
A toolbar located above the Ribbon that allows quick access to common commands.
Backstage view
A menu in Word that provides options for saving, opening, printing, and sharing documents.
Start Screen
The screen that appears when you open Word for the first time, allowing you to create a new document or choose a template.
Tab
A section on the Ribbon that contains related groups of commands.
Ruler
A tool located at the top and left side of the document that helps with precise document adjustments.
Tell Me
A search bar in Word that allows you to search for specific commands.
Command Group
A collection of commands within a group on the Ribbon.
Document Pane
The area where you can type and edit text in the document.
Scroll Bar
A bar on the side of the document that allows you to scroll up and down through the pages.
Page and Word Count
The number of pages and words in the document.
Document Views
Different ways to view a document, including Read Mode, Print Layout, and Web Layout.
Zoom Control
A slider that allows you to adjust the zoom percentage of the document.
Info
The pane in Backstage view that provides information about the current document.
New
An option in Backstage view to create a new blank document or choose from templates.
Open
An option in Backstage view to open documents saved on your computer or OneDrive.
Save and Save As
Commands used to save documents to your computer or OneDrive.
A command in Backstage view to change print settings and print the document.
Share
An option in Backstage view to invite others to view and collaborate on the document.
Export
An option in Backstage view to save the document in another file format.
Close
A command to close the current document.
Account
An option in Backstage view to access your Microsoft account information.
Options
An option in Backstage view to change various Word settings.
OneDrive
Microsoft's online storage space for saving, editing, and sharing documents and files.
Compatibility Mode
A mode in Word that allows you to work with documents created in earlier versions of Word.
Compatibility Mode
A mode in Microsoft Word that limits the available commands to those from an earlier version of Word.
Convert
To change the document to the current version type.
Insertion point
The blinking vertical line that indicates where text can be entered in the document.
Text
Words or characters that can be entered or selected in the document.
Select
To choose and highlight text or images in the document.
Copy
To duplicate selected text and paste it in another location.
Paste
To insert copied or cut text in a new location.
Cut
To remove selected text and store it in the clipboard for pasting.
Undo
To reverse the most recent action in the document.
Redo
To reverse the last undo action in the document.
Symbols
Characters that are not on the keyboard and can be inserted using the Symbol command.
Formatted text
Text that has been adjusted in terms of font, size, color, and alignment.
Font size
The size of the characters in the text.
Font color
The color of the characters in the text.
Bold, Italic, Underline
Formatting options to emphasize text.
Change case
To quickly change the capitalization of selected text.
Highlight
To mark important text in the document with a colored background.
Text alignment
The horizontal positioning of the text in relation to the margins.
Find
To search for a specific word or phrase in the document.
Replace
To find and exchange a specific word or phrase with another.
Indenting text
Separating paragraphs by moving the first line or all lines except the first line to the right.
Tab selector
Located above the vertical ruler, it allows you to choose different types of tab stops.
Line spacing
The space between each line in a paragraph.
Paragraph spacing
The space before and after paragraphs.
Bulleted list
A list with bullet points to outline and emphasize text.
Numbered list
A list with numbers or letters to organize text.
Restart at 1
Option to restart the numbering of a list.
Continue numbering
Option to continue numbering from the previous list.
Customizing bullets
Changing the appearance of the bullets in a list using symbols, colors, or pictures.
Define New Bullet
A dialog box that allows you to select a symbol or font to use as a bullet for a list.
Symbol
A visual representation or character that can be used as a bullet in a list.
Bullet Color
The color of the bullet or symbol used in a list.
Multilevel lists
Lists that have multiple levels or indentations to create an outline.
Outline
A structured and organized format that presents information hierarchically.
Tab
A key on the keyboard that is used to increase the indent level of a line in a list.
Indent Level
The level of indentation or spacing of a line in a list.
Hyperlinks
Text or objects that, when clicked, direct the user to a specific webpage, email address, or document.
Websites
Online locations or pages on the internet that contain information or resources.
Email addresses
Unique identifiers used to send and receive electronic messages.
Automatic link formatting
Word's feature that recognizes and formats web and email addresses as hyperlinks.
Convert
To change the format or type of something.
Display text
The text that is visible to the user and represents the hyperlink.
Insert Hyperlink
A command in Word that allows you to add a hyperlink to selected text.
File
A document or data stored on a computer.
Document
A file containing text, images, or other information.
Test
To check the functionality or effectiveness of something.
Editing
Making changes or modifications to a hyperlink.
Copy
To duplicate or make a copy of something.
Remove Hyperlink
To delete or eliminate a hyperlink from a document.