Windows Basics

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Computer Applications 1-2

Using Appendix A from the text book, Microsoft Office Applications, complete the following Tasks. Type the
definitions of each vocabulary word as well. Definitions can be found in the text as you work through the tasks.

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Skip task A-8

Tasks to Complete: A-1, A-2 (Stop at step 6), A-3 (Use Microsoft Word Window Basics instead of Control
Panel), A-4 (Use Microsoft Word Windows Basics instead of Control Panel), A-5, A-6, A-7, A-9, A-10, A-
11, A-12

Vocabulary:

Operating System-

Mouse-

Pointer-

Point-

Click-

Double Click-

Drag-

Desktop-

Start Button-

Quick Launch Toolbar-

Taskbar-

My Computer-

Internet Explorer-

Window-
Recycle Bin-

Icons-

Title Bar-

Menu Bar-

Standard Toolbar-

Address Bar-

Status Bar-

Scroll Bar-

Scroll Box-

Scroll Arrows-

Maximize Button-

Minimize Button-

Close Button-

Restore Button-

Menus-

Dialog Box-

Folder-