Terms

Information Hierarchy 

a way of organizing information so you can understand where things live, how they relate, and how to find them again. 

Root Folder 

is the primary folder that contains all other subfolders and files within a particular operating system or storage device. 

Working File vs Deliverable File (in concept) 

a working file (used for editing and making changes 

a deliverable file (used for sharing, submitting, or publishing 

Saving vs Exporting 

Saving- commits your changes so the program can read and edit them later (working file) 

Exporting- converts your work into a format that other programs or people can easily use (deliverable file) 

Operating System 

functional software that makes hardware usable and allows apps to run. manage the flow of data between hardware components and allow the user to communicate with the computer.  

Open-Source Software  

operating system that can be freely distributed and modified. 

Styles/Headings 

Define sections and create hierarchy in your document. 

Font 

The style of your letters.    

Multimedia 

 Multimedia combines different media types—text, graphics, animation, audio, and video—with tools to navigate, interact, and communicate 

1. Text   

2. Graphics 

3. Animation 

4. Audio 

5. Video 

Relative Reference 

Changes when copied to another cell. 

Absolute Reference 

Does not change when copied. Uses the $ signs.