Vocabulary Assignment #7 1. Word-wrap ~ the Word feature that moves the entire last word of a line down to the next line if the word extends beyond the right margin. 2. Back Up ~ to copy files or disks to other disks, drives, or tapes to protect information in case originals are lost, damaged, or destroyed. 3. Active Program ~ the one program currently in use [as opposed to open program]. 4. Desktop ~ the background area on the computer screen , contains icons representing hard drive, applications, recycle bin, etc. 5. Directory ~ a part of the filing system on a hard drive that can contain files or other directories. 6. Compatible ~ a piece of hardware or software which will work with some other piece of hardware or software. Example: "IBM-compatible" means a computer that uses the DOS operating system. 7. Highlight ~ to select a file, document, folder, or data within a document for manipulation. 8. Disk Capacity ~ the maximum amount of data that can be stored on a disk. To find out the capacity, go to "My Computer", "A drive", "File", and "Properties". 9. Input ~ the transfer of information from an outside source (scanner, keyboard) to a computer. 10. Application Software ~ tells the computer how to produce information - for example: word processing, spreadsheets, database, communication/ networking, and e-mail software.

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