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Keyboarding Terms 2
Continue with Keyboarding Terms and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Line Spacing | the vertical spacing between lines of text, there are 66 lines per page. |
| Number Keys | keys on the keyboard which contain the numerals 0-9 |
| Number Lock | toggle key on the keyboard which locks and unlocks the number keypad on the right side of the keyboard |
| Paper Size | the size of a standard sheet of paper is 8 1/2 x 11 inches |
| Posture | the position of the body or parts of the body |
| Proofreading | the process of comparing a copy on screen or paper to the original copy and marking errors for correction |
| Proofreading Marks | marks that are used to correct a copy |
| Quadruple Spacing | the type of spacing where you would manually press the enter key four times and three blank lines would be between each keyed line |
| QWERTY Keyboarding | the most common keyboard arrangement, named for the first letters across the top row |
| Reference Initals | initials of the person that typed the letter or memo if different from the writer; initials should be double-spaced after the body and typed in lowercase letters |
| Return / Enter Key | key on the keyboard that is used to enter information into a computer or to return the cursor to the beginning of a new line |
| Return Address | the sender's address, is typed in a personal letter and is part of the letterhead in a business letter |
| Return Key | key on the keyboard that is used to enter information into a computer or to return the cursor to the beginning of a new line |
| Shift Key | key on the keyboard that is used to capitalize letters when pressed with that letter ke |
| Single Spacing | the type of spacing where you would manually press the enter key one time and no blank lines are between each keyed line |
| Space Bar | key on the keyboard that spaces the cursor forward one space at a time and produces a blank space when pressed |
| Strike / Hit | to tap or press the keys of a keyboard with a finger or thumb |
| Tab Key | key on a keyboard that is used to move the cursor directly to a tab stop |
| Technique | the form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the keyboard |
| Text | the actual structure of words in a piece of writing or printing |
| Triple Spacing | the type of spacing where you would manually press the enter key three times and two blank lines would be between each keyed line |
| Unbound Report | short reports that are prepared without binders or covers |
| Word Wrap | in word processing, the automatic movement of a word to the next line when it is begun near the end of a line of text on which it is too long to fit; it eliminates the need to hit enter/return at the end of each line, except when starting a new paragraph |
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