New Perspectives Word 2013
Tutorial 3: Creating Tables and a Multipage Report
Key Terms
banded columns Columns in a table that are formatted in alternating colors.(WD 139)
banded rows Rows in a table that are formatted in alternating colors.(WD 139)
cell In a table, the area where a row and column intersect. (WD 120)
demotingWhen using the Navigation pane, to format a heading with a subordinate level heading style; for example, to change text from the Heading 1 style to the Heading 2 style.(WD 122)
dot leader A row of dots (or other characters) between tabbed text.(WD 146)
endnoteExplanatory comment or reference that appears at the end of a section or document, but that is linked to a superscript reference number in the main text. (WD 150)
footer Text, date, or other information that is printed below the bottom page margin; also, the blank area at the bottom of a page where such information can be inserted.(WD 144)
footnoteExplanatory comment or reference that appears at the bottom of a page, but that is linked to a superscript reference number in the main text. (WD 150)
header Text, date, or other information that is printed above the top page margin; also, the blank area at the top of a page where such informationcan be inserted. (WD 144)
promotingWhen using the Navigation pane, to format a subordinate heading with a higher level heading style; for example, to change text from the Heading 2 style to the Heading 1 style.(WD 122)
record A complete set of information in a table; typically, each row in a table is a separate record.(WD 127)
reference marker Small, superscript number in the main text that is linked to a footnote or endnote. (WD 150)
sectionA part of a document that can have its own page orientation, margins, headers, footers, and so on, separate from the rest of the document. (WD 153)
section break A nonprinting divider that separates a document into sections. (WD 153)
sort To rearrange information in alphabetical, numerical, or chronological order.(WD 132)
superscriptTerm used to describe text or a number that is raised slightly above the line of text. (WD 150)
tab stopA location on the horizontal ruler where the insertion point moves when you press the Tab key.(WD 146)
tableInformation arranged in a grid made up of horizontal rows and vertical columns. (WD 120)
New Perspectives Word 2013
Tutorial 4: Enhancing Page Layout and Design
Key Terms
anchored Term used to describe an object that is attached to a specific paragraph in the document; used to refer to floating objects.(WD 186)
balancing Making columns in a document approximately the same length.(WD 224)
bitmapA grid of square colored dots, called pixels, that form a picture; also, a file containing a graphic that consists of a bitmap. (WD 224)
column Text formatted in narrow vertical band, as in a newspaper. (WD 177)
continuous section breakA section break that starts a new section at the insertion point, without starting a new page. (WD 177)
cropping Cutting off part of part of a picture. (WD 202)
drop capA large letter at the beginning of a paragraph; treated like a graphic in Word. (WD 177)
floating object An object that you can position anywhere on the page, with the text flowing, or wrapping around it; compare to an inline object.(WD 186)
graphic object An object used for illustration purposes or to enhance page layout; shapes, pictures, SmartArt, and WordArt are all examples of graphic objects. (WD 186)
inline object An object that behaves as if it were text; like an individual letter, an inline object has a specific location within a line of text, and its position changes as you add or delete text. Compare to a floating object.(WD 186)
objectAnything you can manipulate independently of the text, such as a picture or a text box.(WD 177)
page borderAn outline that frames the contents of a single page. (WD 177)
PDF A file containing an image showing exactly how a document will look when printed; PDF is short for “Portable Document Format.”(WD 227)
pixelsThe small dots of color that make up a graphic displayed on a video screen. (WD 224)
pull quote A direct quote from the main document text, formatted in a text box.(WD 192)
sidebar A textbox designed to look good positioned to the side of the main document text.(WD 188)
snap to Term used to refer to the way objects automatically align with the nearest intersection of a horizontal and vertical line in a document’s nonprinting gridlines.(WD 187)
text wrapping setting A setting that dictates how text will wrap around a graphic.(WD 187)
typographic characters Special characters, such as trademark or copyright symbols, that are not available from a standard keyboard. (WD 183)
wrap In relation to text, to flow around a graphic. (WD 176)