Workplace and Productivity
Advancing workplace success and professionalism through engagement with an organization’s online tools and other supportive digital systems.
Guiding Questions
- Am I able to search for and apply for jobs online?
- Do I understand the advantage of building an online professional network?
- Do I understand the importance of learning and following workplace expectations?
- Am I able to choose the appropriate digital tools to be productive at work, school, or home?
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accessibility | (n) features that increase software usability for users |
| align | (v) place text or images in a straight line |
| alignment | (n) an arrangement that places text and/or images in a line |
| alt text | (n) a text description for an image or other element |
| automation | (n) the act or process of controlling machines or devices without needing someone to do it manually |
| autosave | (n) a software feature that saves an open document every few minutes to avoid the risk of losing data (v) save data automatically |
| cell | (n) a space where you can enter information in a table or spreadsheet |
| cell reference | (n) a combination of a column letter and a row number that identifies a cell on a worksheet |
| column | (n) a vertical line of entries in a table usually read from top to bottom |
| connection | (n) a contact on a social media platform; you will see information they share and they will see what you share |
| copy | (n) a duplicate version of data or documents (v) create a duplicate or save a selection to the clipboard |
| crop | (v) cut off the edges of an image |
| cut | (v) delete a selection and copy it to the clipboard at the same time |
| data | (n) a collection of information such as facts or numbers |
| database | (n) a collection of organized information usually stored and accessed electronically |
| delete | (v) remove or erase data on a computer, content in a document, files in an application, or records within a database |
| document | (n) a file that contains text |
| draft | (n) a document that still needs to be edited and isn't ready for publication |
| edit | (n) a change in the text of a file, a website (v) make changes to a message, file, document, or website |
| export | (n) data sent from one program to another (v) send data from one program to another |
| extension | (n) a set of letters after a filename |
| field | (n) the space in an online form or database record to enter a piece of information |
| font | (n) typeface defined by size and style |
| footer | (n) A line of information printed at the bottom of a page to identify the contents |
| form | (n) a blank document with spaces to enter data |
| format | (n) the style, type, color, and layout of a document (v) to edit a document's style, type, color, or layout |
| formula | (n) a mathematical expression that will calculate a result and display it in the active cell |
| graph | (n) a visual representation of data (v) visually represent data |
| header | (n) the upper portion of a page or layout |
| heading | (n) the title or topic of a list or section |
| hyperlink | (n) a clickable word on an internet page or in a document that will trigger an action (v) format text or a graphic to trigger an action when clicked |
| image | (n) a picture that is created and/or stored electronically |
| import | (v) load a file into a software application from another version or system |
| insert | (v) add something (space, text, image, etc.) into something else |
| network | (n) a group of people connected to share information, usually for business (v) make or use social connections, usually for business |
| open | (v) load into memory for viewing or editing (adj) a file that is loaded into memory for viewing or editing |
| operator | (n) a symbol that is used to perform a specific operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) in maths |
| page setup | (n) options that define the layout and format of a page |
| paste | (v) insert a piece of media (e.g. text, picture, audio, video) previously copied or cut from somewhere else |
| pixel | (n) one of the tiny dots that make up an image on a computer screen |
| presentation | (n) a group of slides used to share information; also called a slide deck |
| proofread | (v) check for and correct mistakes |
| publish | (v) make available for other people to view |
| redo | (n) the command that restores what was undone with the "undo" command |
| reset | (v) change back to the way it started |
| row | (n) a horizontal line of entries in a table or spreadsheet |
| save | (v) make a copy of the document under the same name and in the same storage location |
| save as | (v) save with a new filename and/or location for the current document |
| slide | (n) a page of a computer presentation package |
| social media | (n) applications that allow users to interact and share information with each other |
| sort | (v) put a list or group of items into a particular sequence |
| spellcheck | (n) the act of checking that words in written text are properly spelled (v) To check that words in written text are properly spelled |
| spreadsheet | (n) a computer application for organization, analysis, and storage of data in table form |
| table | (n) a grid of data arranged in rows and columns |
| template | (n) a document guide that helps you include and place information |
| text box | (n) a rectangular placeholder in a document that allows you to type in it |
| theme | (n) a combination of pictures, colors, formats, and sounds that can be personalized |
| undo | (n) command used to reverse the previous action |
| word art | (n) a technology for creating stylized text effects in word processing |
| word processor | (n) an application for creating, editing, and formatting of documents and other text |