Technology Terms

picture element or the individual dots in a space

application that lets you go to locations on the web

program that helps you find websites matching your criteria

terms that define your search

small image that represents a file or application

a visible image that shows your location on the screen

the action of moving vertically or horizontally through a document or window

a digital document

an image file type

an acrobat file called portable document format

a container for digital files

a device on which digital information can be stored

a small portable device on which digital information can be stored

a list of related items from which you can choose

a device which transmits a digital signal to change your location on a computer screen

the action of pressing on a mouse to make a selection

the action that transfers your digital information from temporary memory to stored memory

the action which transfers your digital information to a printing device

an application which allows the entry and formatting of text and images

an application which allows the entry and manipulation of data, usually numeric

the process of combining text and images in a graphic and advanced layout

the term that describes the location of and ability to use applications located somewhere in cyberspace

electronic mail

web applications and tools that allow the user to provide input

digital video disc, a memory storage disc with a lot of storage space

compact disc, a memory storage disc with a medium amount of storage space

an area on a laptop where finger movements function like a mouse

a device connected to your computer which visually displays your digital environment and data

a program that has a specific function and set of tools