Document production software.  Computer programs that assist the user in composing, editing, designing, and printing documents. 104
Word wrap.  A feature of document production software that automatically moves the cursor to the beginning of the next line of text when it reaches the end of the current line, allowing the user to type continuously. 106
Outline feature.  A feature of document production software that helps the user develop a document as a hierarchy of headings and subheadings. 107
Text block.  In an online document, sections of text such as a group of words, sentences, or paragraphs. 107
In-line spelling checker.  A spelling checker that checks for misspellings as you type. 108
Search and replace.  A feature of document production software that allows the user to automatically locate all instances of a particular word or phrase and substitute another word or phrase for it. 108
Search feature.  A feature of document production software that allows the user to automatically locate all the instances of a particular word or phrase. 108
Spelling checker.  A feature of document production software that checks each word in a document against an electronic dictionary of correctly spelled words, then presents a list of alternatives for possible misspellings. 108
Thesaurus.  A feature of documentation software that provides synonyms. 108
Grammar checker.  A feature of word processing software that coaches the user on correct sentence structure and word usage. 109
Document template.  A preformatted document into which the user types text. 110
Document wizards.  Tools that take the user step- by-step through the process of entering text in a wide variety of documents. 111
Font.  A typeface or style of lettering, such as Arial, Times New Roman, and Gothic. 112
Justification.  The alignment of text against the right, left, or both margins. 112
Clip art.  Graphics designed to be inserted into documents, Web pages, and worksheets, usually available in CD-ROM or Web-based collections. 113
Frame.  An outline or boundary, frequently defining a box. For document production software, a predefined area into which text or graphics may be placed. 113
Electronic publishing.  The manipulation, storage, and transmission of electronic documents by means of electronic media or telecommunications services. 114
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language).  A standardized format used to display Web page documents. 115
Concordance.  An alphabetized list of words in a document and the frequency wwith which each word appears. 116
Footer.  Text that appears in the bottom margin of each page of a document. 116
Header.  Text that appears in the top margin of each page of a document, e.g., 'Page 5". 116
Mail merge.  A feature of document production software that automates the process of producing customized documents such as letters and advertising flyers. 117
Spreadsheet.  A numerical model or representation of a real situation, presented in the form of a table. 119
Cell.  In spreadsheet terminology, the intersection of a column and a row; in cellular communications, a limited geographical area surrounding a cellular phone tower. 121
Cell reference.  The column letter and row number that designates the location of a worksheet cell. For example, the cell reference C5 refers to a cell in column C, row 5. 121
Formula.  In spreadsheet terminology, a combination of numbers and symbols that tells the computer how to use the contents of cells in calculations. 121
Number.  A symbolic representation of a quantity, such as a value used in a calculation. 121
Text.  In spreadsheet terminology, words used for worksheet titles and for labels that identify columns and rows. 121
Worksheet.  A computerized, or electronic, spreadsheet. 121
Function.  In worksheets, a built-in formula for making a calculation. In programming, a section of code that manipulates data, but is not included in the main sequential execution path of a program. 122
Auditing.  In spreadsheet terminology, the process of testing a worksheet to make sure that it produces accurate results. 124
Worksheet template.  A worksheet form created by professionals and provided for your use by your spreadsheet software. 124
Absolute reference.  In a worksheet formula, cell references (usually preceded by a $ symbol) that cannot change as a result of a move or copy operation. 125
Relative reference.  In a worksheet, cell references that can change if cells change position as a result of a move or copy operation. 125
Workbook.  A collection of individual worksheets that are stored together as one file. 128
Spreadsheet modeling.  Setting up numbers in a worksheet format, to simulate a real-world situation. 130
What-if analysis.  The process of setting up a model in a spreadsheet and experimenting to see what happens when different values are entered. 130
Freeform database.  A loosely structured collection of information, usually stored as documents rather than as records. 133
Structured database.  A collection of related information organized into records and fields. 133
Data access software.  The interface used to search for information in a database. 134
Hypertext index.  A screen-based menu that allows the user to access information in specific categories by clicking a hypertext link. 135
Keyword search engine.  A means of accessing data about a particular subject, by searching for a significant word or keyword relevant to that subject. 136
Query by example (QBE).  A type of database interface in which the user fills in a field with an example of the type of information that she is seeking. 137
Natural language.  A language spoken by human beings, as opposed to an artificially constructed language such as machine language. 138
Query language.  A set of command words that the user uses to direct the computer to create databases, locate information, sort records, and change the data in those records. 138
Export data.  The process by which a program transforms data into a format suitable for another program and then transmits it. 140
Import data.  The process by which a program reads and translates data from another source. 140
Productivity paradox.  The apparent lack of productivity increases in the U.S. economy, despite massive deployment of computers and other information technology. 144