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IBCT Units 5-8
Text and Document Formatting, Arkansas Frameworks
Term | Definition |
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Proofreader's Marks | symbols used to indicate errors that need correcting when rekeying copy |
memorandum | written message used by individuals within an organization to communicate with one another |
elecronic message used by individuals to communicate with one another | |
unbound report | short reports that are prepared without a binder |
title page | a cover page sometimes included with a report |
reference page | a list of sources sometimes included with a report |
open punctuation | a personal letter that has no punctuation after the salution or closing |
mixed punctuation | a business letter that includes a colon after the salutation and a comma after the closing |
salutation | the greeting of the letter |
closing | the closing of the letter |
letter address | the address the letter is being sent to |
return address | the sender's address |
table | a set of data arranged in a grid of rows and columns |
columns | one of two or more vertical sections of printed material on a page |
body | the main message of the letter |
email signature | the signature of an email which includes name, title and other information about the sender |
font effects | Bold, italics and underline used to enhance ANY font style |
font style | the appearance of characters, numbers and symbols |
font size | the size of the characters, measured in points |
alignment | the location of the text--left, right or center |
tab | moves the cursor a set amount of spaces, usually 5 spaces |
bullets or numbering | a system that uses bullets or numbers to draw attention to lists of text |
default | the original setting |
emojis | are not okay in a professional email |
Proper grammar | Must use in email |
Subject line | Must include in email |
Text wrapping | Used when using any graphics in Office. This allows you to MOVE the image |
Friendly greeting and closing | Important to use in a professional email |
Dear (name), Hello, (name) | is a friendly greeting in an email |
texting shortcuts | are NOT appropriate in professional email |