File Extension

A filename extension is a suffix to the name of a computer file applied to indicate the encoding convention (file format) of its contents.

File Compatibility

Normally it refers to whether or not the file is compatible with 

the program you want to open it with. For instance, .doc files 

are normally associated with Microsoft Word. However, other 

programs can open and read .doc files, because they're written 

so that they're compatible with that file format. 

File

File is a standard Unix program for determining the type of data contained in a computer file.

Edit

An edit of material for broadcasting that is performed using a 


computerized editing system.

Drag and Drop Editing

Is turned on so you can drag the mouse to move and copy cells.

Document Workspace

A document repository that enables users to collaborate on one or more documents.

Document Window

A window that displays the contents of a user-created file.

Dialog Box Launcher

A simple concept that helps make the interface of Office.

Clipboard

Temporary holding place in a computer's memory used to move text and graphics from one electronic document to another.

Default Setting

The standard (sometimes recommended) operating value of a model parameter.

Application Window

The primary window of an application that is not document-based.

Alignment

The act of adjusting or aligning the parts of a device in relation to each other.

Worksheet

A sheet of paper with multiple columns.

Workbook

A spreadsheet document that contains one or more worksheets.

Word-Processing Software

It is used to create and edit text documents

Web Applications

It is an application that is accessed via a web browser over a network such as the internet.

Vector Graphics

It is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and shapes.

Utility Program

A program designed for general support of the processes of a computer.

Upgrades

To improve what was old or outdated.

Update

To bring up to date, modernize.

Text Editor

It is a type of program used to editing plain text files.

Table

A set of data arranged in rows and columns.

System Software

It is designed to operate the computer hardware and to provide and maintain a platform for running application software.

System File

A file or text units that is the basic file for all forms of text analyses.

Software Piracy

Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or transmission of copyrighted material.

Software License

It is a legal instrument governing the usage or redistribution of software.

Software Development

It is the act of working to produce,create software.

Sidebar

The sidebar is a term that is used for a GUI element that displays various forms of information to the side of an application or desktop user interface.

Shortcut

A small file containing a target URI or the name of a target program file that the shortcut represents.

Recycle Bin

A recycle bin, or trash, is temporary storage for files that have been deleted in a file manager by the user, but not yet permanently erased from the physical media.

Record Spreadsheet

Spreadsheet Terms covers basic terminology used in spreadsheets such as Excel.

Quick Launch Toolbar

Used to start frequently used applications with just one click.

Query

Queries are made up of data items (also called fields) to be retrieved and can also have limits set on the scope of the data and/or sorting order specified.

Primary Key

A column or combination of columns whose values uniquely identify a row or record in the table.

Presentation Software

A computer software package used to display information, normally in the form of a slide show.

Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)

A technology developed by Microsoft that allows embedding and linking to documents and other objects.

Object

A discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer.

Multimedia

Transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.).

Icons

A computer icon (or simply an icon) is a small pictogram.

Hidden File

A hidden directory or hidden file on a computer is a directory (folder) or file which a user cannot see by default.

Gadgets

Lightweight single-purpose applications, or software widgets, that can sit on a Microsoft Windows user's computer desktop, or are hosted on a web page.

File Properties

A file extension for files mainly used in Java related technologies to store the configurable parameters of an application.

Field

Where practical work is done or data is collected

Directory

A listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk).

Datasheet

A document summarizing the performance and other technical characteristics of a product.

Database

An organized body of related information.

Data File

A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together.

Cell

A device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction.

Bitmapped Graphics

A raster graphics image or bitmap is a data structure representing a generally rectangular grid of pixels, or points of color, viewable via a monitor, paper, or other display medium.

Application File

A file containing the executable code of an application.