Wordprocessing Glossary

Alignment in design refers to the positioning of elements in relation to the margins, not to font style, page orientation, or color selection.

In the context of the question, a bullet refers to a symbol commonly used to denote individual items in a list, such as a dot or other icon.

A column is specifically defined as a vertical area of text on a page, typically used for formatting content in newspapers, magazines, and documents.

Editing a document involves making structural changes such as rearranging content, adding or deleting sections, or modifying the overall layout.

Auto complete is a feature that suggests words or terms based on what the user has typed, reducing the need for full typing. It is commonly used in search engines, messaging apps, and text editors.

Automatic page breaks are generated by the word processor based on document length, not manually inserted or color-coded.

The term 'block' specifically refers to selecting or highlighting a portion of text, not necessarily deleting, formatting, or moving it.

A check box is a small box that can be ticked or left empty to indicate whether a specific option is selected or not. It is commonly used in forms and computer interfaces for multiple-choice questions or selecting preferences.

Default settings are the pre-set configurations that are automatically applied unless the user specifically modifies them.

The correct answer describes an end marker as a specific underscore sign that appears at the end of a document to denote the conclusion of the text. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately define an end marker in the context of a document.

An endnote is specifically a source citation that appears at the end of the entire document, not at the beginning, not related to font type, nor confined to the end of a chapter.

A font specifically refers to the appearance and shape of characters found in writing or display.

The term 'format' typically refers to the adjustment of appearance in text or objects, such as changing colors, size, alignment, etc.

A footer refers to text/images set up to appear at the bottom of every page of a document, commonly used for page numbers, copyright information, and other details.

A footnote is a notation placed at the bottom of a page containing additional information or citations related to the main content of the page.

Graphics refer to visual images or designs displayed on a screen or surface. While text, audio, and video are forms of media, they are not typically categorized as graphics.

In document formatting, a 'gutter' refers to the extra space left at the top or left margin of a document to allow for binding, commonly seen in printed materials such as books.

A hard page break is specifically inserted by the user to control where a new page begins in a document, as opposed to being automatically generated by the software or caused by an error.

A header in a document typically includes text or images that are displayed at the top of every page, providing information such as the title, author, or page numbers.

A horizontal scroll bar is specifically used to move the view from left to right within a document to view different sections that are not visible on the screen. It is different from a vertical scroll bar, zooming in/out, or changing font size.

An icon is a small picture or symbol that represents a command, file, or program on a computer or device. It is used to visually represent different functions or options for the user.

Indentation refers to the practice of moving text away from the left margin by inserting spaces or tabs. This is commonly used to create visual hierarchy within a document or code.

Insert mode in a text editor allows for new text to be inserted between existing text, pushing the existing text to the right as new characters are added.

Justification refers to aligning text or objects to a specific position. It is often used in the context of formatting documents or designs.

Line spacing refers to the vertical space between lines in a paragraph, not the thickness, length, or color of the lines.

Mail merge is a feature used in word processors to create personalized documents by combining a template with a data source. It is commonly used for creating form letters, mailing labels, and envelopes.

A margin refers to the space between the edges of the page and the actual content of the document, it is not related to the font size, text color, or text alignment.