Terms

Information Hierarchy

• The deliberate structuring of content so that the most important information is noticed and understood first, followed by supporting details. It’s a core principle in communication, design, writing, and user experience. (Microsoft, 2026)

Root Folder

• The top‑most folder in a file system. It is the starting point from which all other files and folders branch out, forming the hierarchical structure of the system. (Microsoft, 2026)

Working File vs Deliverable File (in concept)

• A working file is the editable, in‑progress version of your work. A deliverable file is the finalized, cleaned-up version that you submit, publish, or send. (Microsoft, 2026)

Saving vs. Exporting

• Saving means storing your file in the app’s native format so you can continue working on it later. Exporting means creating a new file in a different format, usually for sharing, publishing, or using in another program. (Microsoft, 2026)

Operating Systems

• The main software that manages a computer’s hardware and software resources. It acts as a bridge between the user and the computer’s hardware, making it possible to run applications and perform tasks. (Microsoft, 2026)

Open-Source Software 

• Computer software released under a license that grants users the rights to use, study, modify, and distribute both the software and its source code, for any purpose. (Microsoft, 2026)

Styles/Headings

• Styles are pre‑defined sets of formatting instructions that you can apply to text with one click. Heading styles are special paragraph styles with built‑in structure. (Microsoft Copilot, 2026)

Font

• The specific style, weight, and size of a typeface. (Microsoft, 2026)

Multimedia (what are the 5 types) 

• The use of multiple forms of media—such as text, images, audio, video, and interactive elements—to present information or create an experience. (Microsoft, 2026)

Relative Reference

• A type of reference that changes automatically when the formula, expression, or object containing it is moved or copied to another location. (Microsoft, 2026)

Absolute Reference

• A cell reference that does not change when you copy or fill a formula to another cell in spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. (Microsoft, 2026)