Monday, October 31, 2005
Beyond spell checking, beyond the Thesaurus, and even beyond Word 2003's ability to translate text into a foreign language is the Research task pane. What it does is to instantly (or longer with a dial-up Internet connection) connect you to the Internet to peruse several online references regarding whatever it was you recently Alt+clicked with the mouse.
For example, say you type the word Mesopotamia in your document. Press and hold the Alt key and then click the mouse on the word Mesopotamia. Instantly, you see a whole slew of interesting references about Mesopotamia via the Internet. Now that's Research!
For example, say you type the word Mesopotamia in your document. Press and hold the Alt key and then click the mouse on the word Mesopotamia. Instantly, you see a whole slew of interesting references about Mesopotamia via the Internet. Now that's Research!
Thursday, October 27, 2005
The Settings tab of the Control Panel allows you to change the color quality of your monitor between Medium (16 bit) and Highest (32 bit) used by Windows XP, and select a new screen resolution (the higher the number of pixels, the smaller the items and fonts appear on the desktop, enabling Windows to display more stuff on-screen). You can also click the Advanced button to open a dialog box for your monitor in which you can tweak your computer monitor and screen adapter card settings. Click the Troubleshoot button to open a diagnostics screen in the Help and Support Services window that can suggest things to try if you're experiencing screen display problems.
To reach the Control Panel, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display. The settings tab is the last of five tabs, following Themes, Desktop, Screensaver, and Appearance.
To reach the Control Panel, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display. The settings tab is the last of five tabs, following Themes, Desktop, Screensaver, and Appearance.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
You can control the appearance of your e-mail replies in several reader-friendly ways in Outlook. To set the format of a reply message, follow these simple steps.
Choose Tools, Options (or press Alt, T, O).
The Options dialog box opens.
Click the E-mail Options button (or press M).
The E-mail Options dialog box appears.
Click the scroll-down button (triangle) at the right end of the When Replying to a Message box.
A menu of options drops down. The Include and Indent Original Message Text is the default option. The diagram to the right of the scroll-down menu illustrates how the message will be laid out when you choose each option.
Choose the style that you prefer to use for replies and click OK.
Choose Tools, Options (or press Alt, T, O).
The Options dialog box opens.
Click the E-mail Options button (or press M).
The E-mail Options dialog box appears.
Click the scroll-down button (triangle) at the right end of the When Replying to a Message box.
A menu of options drops down. The Include and Indent Original Message Text is the default option. The diagram to the right of the scroll-down menu illustrates how the message will be laid out when you choose each option.
Choose the style that you prefer to use for replies and click OK.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Using secure socket layer, or SSL, technology, late-model browsers can encrypt information as it leaves your computer, making it nearly impossible for anyone other than the intended recipient to decrypt it. Just like sending any other data over the Internet, others can still capture your encrypted information, but what they see is so much gobbledygook that it would take them centuries to decipher it.
SSL requires additional processing time on both the sending and receiving ends (in other words, it makes pages load even more slowly than normal), so it's typically used only on pages where sensitive data is being transmitted. After all, encrypting the pages of the sweaters you're browsing through makes no sense when you really need the protection only when you're ready to buy.
SSL requires additional processing time on both the sending and receiving ends (in other words, it makes pages load even more slowly than normal), so it's typically used only on pages where sensitive data is being transmitted. After all, encrypting the pages of the sweaters you're browsing through makes no sense when you really need the protection only when you're ready to buy.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Use WordPad for letters that you want other people to see. Notepad works best for stuff you're going to keep for yourself. Like its name, it's designed for typing notes to save on the fly.
To nudge Notepad into life, choose All Programs from the Start menu, choose Accessories, and click on Notepad.
Unfortunately, Notepad tosses you into instant confusion: When you start typing, the sentences head right off the edge of the window and out of sight. To turn those single-line, runaway sentences into normal paragraphs, choose Word Wrap from the Format menu, as shown in Figure 5-12. Windows XP remembers your preference and wraps the lines to fit the page the next time you reach for Notepad.
Another warning: Unlike most word processors, Notepad doesn't print exactly what you see on-screen. Instead, it prints according to the margins you set in Page Setup from the Format menu. This quirk can lead to unpredictable results. Stick with WordPad for documents you want to print.
Turn Notepad into a logbook by typing .LOG as the first sentence of your file. Whenever you open that file, Notepad jumps to the bottom of the file and inserts the current time and date before you start typing.
To nudge Notepad into life, choose All Programs from the Start menu, choose Accessories, and click on Notepad.
Unfortunately, Notepad tosses you into instant confusion: When you start typing, the sentences head right off the edge of the window and out of sight. To turn those single-line, runaway sentences into normal paragraphs, choose Word Wrap from the Format menu, as shown in Figure 5-12. Windows XP remembers your preference and wraps the lines to fit the page the next time you reach for Notepad.
Another warning: Unlike most word processors, Notepad doesn't print exactly what you see on-screen. Instead, it prints according to the margins you set in Page Setup from the Format menu. This quirk can lead to unpredictable results. Stick with WordPad for documents you want to print.
Turn Notepad into a logbook by typing .LOG as the first sentence of your file. Whenever you open that file, Notepad jumps to the bottom of the file and inserts the current time and date before you start typing.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
The minute you turn on password protection for an account, you should create a password reset disk for that account. Why? Because any administrator who can get on your PC can switch your password!
Unless you're using a Big Corporate Network, a password reset disk is a defensive maneuver. It guards you against the slings and arrows of others who use your PC.
Follow these steps to make a password reset disk:
Choose Start, Control Panel, User Accounts.
Click your account. The User Accounts applet asks what you want to change.
In the Related Tasks section, double-click Prevent a Forgotten Password. The Forgotten Password Wizard starts.
Click Next. The wizard asks for a drive. You can create a password reset disk on various kinds of removable drives, including flash drives or Flash Memory cards, but the most common is a simple floppy.
Choose the drive you want to use for the password reset disk, and then click Next. The wizard asks for the current password.
Type the password for the account, and then click Next. The wizard puts a small file called userkey.psw on the disk, and then displays the final screen.
Click the Finish button.
No matter how many times you change your password, the last password reset disk created for that account still works. There's no reason to update the disk when you change your password.
Store the disk in a safe place. Anyone who gets the file can log on to your PC without knowing your password.
Unless you're using a Big Corporate Network, a password reset disk is a defensive maneuver. It guards you against the slings and arrows of others who use your PC.
Follow these steps to make a password reset disk:
Choose Start, Control Panel, User Accounts.
Click your account. The User Accounts applet asks what you want to change.
In the Related Tasks section, double-click Prevent a Forgotten Password. The Forgotten Password Wizard starts.
Click Next. The wizard asks for a drive. You can create a password reset disk on various kinds of removable drives, including flash drives or Flash Memory cards, but the most common is a simple floppy.
Choose the drive you want to use for the password reset disk, and then click Next. The wizard asks for the current password.
Type the password for the account, and then click Next. The wizard puts a small file called userkey.psw on the disk, and then displays the final screen.
Click the Finish button.
No matter how many times you change your password, the last password reset disk created for that account still works. There's no reason to update the disk when you change your password.
Store the disk in a safe place. Anyone who gets the file can log on to your PC without knowing your password.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
When you want to add video to your iDVD, know that iDVD uses buttons as links to your video clips. In fact, some iDVD Movie buttons actually display a preview of the video they will display! To play the video on a DVD player, the user selects the Movie button with the remote control, just like for a commercial DVD.
To add a Movie button, just drag a QuickTime movie file from the Finder and drop it onto your DVD Menu display. (Note that only MPEG-4 QuickTime movies are supported -- older MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 movie clips may be rejected.) Alternatively, launch iMovie HD and drag a clip from the iMovie HD clip palette into the iDVD window.
iDVD and iMovie HD are soul mates, so you can also open the iDVD Customize drawer, click the Media tab, and then click Movies from the pop-up menu. Now you can drag clips from your Movies folder into your
To add a Movie button, just drag a QuickTime movie file from the Finder and drop it onto your DVD Menu display. (Note that only MPEG-4 QuickTime movies are supported -- older MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 movie clips may be rejected.) Alternatively, launch iMovie HD and drag a clip from the iMovie HD clip palette into the iDVD window.
iDVD and iMovie HD are soul mates, so you can also open the iDVD Customize drawer, click the Media tab, and then click Movies from the pop-up menu. Now you can drag clips from your Movies folder into your
Monday, October 10, 2005
As you've no doubt noticed if you spend much time surfing the Web, Web sites come and go with lightning speed. Unfortunately, this volatility means that the links you create to other peoples' Web pages can break at any time. Although broken links might not be a problem if you're creating a personal home page, it reflects poorly on a professional or business-related site.
The only way to prevent broken links is to check them periodically. Checking links yourself -- by loading your own Web page into a browser, clicking each link, and noting whether the linked site appears -- can be awfully time-consuming, depending on how many links you've created. To automate the process, you can use a link-checker utility. A link-checker utility follows all the links in your Web page and then issues a report telling you which ones are broken. You then decide whether to delete or change any links reported as broken.
The only way to prevent broken links is to check them periodically. Checking links yourself -- by loading your own Web page into a browser, clicking each link, and noting whether the linked site appears -- can be awfully time-consuming, depending on how many links you've created. To automate the process, you can use a link-checker utility. A link-checker utility follows all the links in your Web page and then issues a report telling you which ones are broken. You then decide whether to delete or change any links reported as broken.
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Life has more than its share of rules. We just can't seem to get away from them. When it comes to firewalls, rules play an important part, too. A firewall enforces rules about what network traffic is allowed to enter or leave your personal computer or network. Most firewalls come with some preconfigured rules, but most likely you will have to add more rules. After the rules are in place, a firewall examines all network traffic and drops the traffic if the rules prohibit it. A large part of administering a firewall consists of configuring rules, such as the following:
Allow everyone to access all Web sites.
Allow outgoing e-mail from the internal mail server.
Drop all outgoing network traffic unless it matches the first two rules.
Allow incoming Web requests to the public Web server.
Drop all incoming network traffic except for connections to the public Web server.
Log all connection attempts that were rejected by the firewall.
Log all access to external Web sites.
Configuring rules for a home network can be very easy. You may merely have to define a rule that allows all outgoing network traffic and another one that allows no connections to be established from the outside. Setting up the rules for a large corporation with many Web servers, thousands of users, and many departments (each with different needs for accessing the Internet) can be much more complicated.
Allow everyone to access all Web sites.
Allow outgoing e-mail from the internal mail server.
Drop all outgoing network traffic unless it matches the first two rules.
Allow incoming Web requests to the public Web server.
Drop all incoming network traffic except for connections to the public Web server.
Log all connection attempts that were rejected by the firewall.
Log all access to external Web sites.
Configuring rules for a home network can be very easy. You may merely have to define a rule that allows all outgoing network traffic and another one that allows no connections to be established from the outside. Setting up the rules for a large corporation with many Web servers, thousands of users, and many departments (each with different needs for accessing the Internet) can be much more complicated.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Searching the World Wide Web -- Glossary
This list of definitions will help you learn new terms that relate to the internet. Click on a letter to see different sections of the glossary.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
A
address
Another name for a Web URL.
advanced search
A search of the Internet that uses combinations of more than one limiter and/or Boolean operator in the search term or query.
anchor
A destination marker for a link, specifying a specific location on a Web page. Anchors are often used to link to locations within a Web page. Sometimes they are used to identify specific spots on other Web pages. If you have a lot of text on a Web page, use an anchor to help your readers maneuver around the text.
animated gif
A type of GIF image that can be animated by putting several images together in a single file. When the images are viewed, they cycle through the combined images. This gives the illusion of motion, or animation. Animated GIF format is by most Web browsers.
ask an expert
A site where you can ask a question of an expert in a particular subject by email and get an answer in return.
authenticate
To verify the sender or source of an email, whether sent by computer or a person.
AV
Acronym for audio visual. An AV computer is capable of input and/or output of audio (sound) and video (picture) to and from external hardware, such as video cameras, VCRs, computer projection devices, and large screen monitors.
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B
back button
Takes you to the previous Web page within a sequence of Web pages you have visited.
baud
Pronounced "bod." The speed at which data is transferred. For example, a 28,800 baud modem can send or receive approximately 28,800 characters (bits) a second.
bit
The unit of measure which represents a single character of data. The smallest unit of storage on a computer.
bits per second (bps)
The speed at which bits are transmitted over a communication medium, such as a modem.
Kbit kilobit
Kbyte or K kilobyte
Mbit megabit
Mbyte or MB megabyte
Gbit gigabit
Gbyte or GB gigabyte
bookmark
A marker for a Web page of a favorite or important site. It can help you return to a site faster. Sometimes called a hotlist. All Internet browsers make it easy to create bookmark files. [Also called "favorites"]
boolean operator
A word in all capital letters, such as AND, OR, and NOT, used to combine search items. For example, if you search for
ham AND eggs, you would get documents which contain both words;
ham OR eggs would look for all documents with ham and all with eggs;
ham AND eggs NOT seuss would look for documents with both words, but no mention of Dr. Seuss.
boot
To start or (reboot) to restart one's computer.
browse
To casually explore the Internet.See also:Internet, online, Web site, World Wide Web, browser
browser
Also known as Internet or Web browser. Software that allows users to access and navigate the Internet. Some Internet browsers, such as Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer, are graphical. Lynx is a text-based browser. See also:Internet, Web browser
button
A button is activated when you place the arrow on it and click the mouse. Back button - Takes you to the previous Web page within a sequence of Web pages you have visited. Home button - On a Web page, this takes you to the home page of the Web site. In a Web browser application it takes you to a start up home page you have preset. Forward button - Takes you to the next Web page within a sequence of pages you have visited. Stop button - Halts a Web page from loading.
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C
cache
A cache is a method for storing frequently accessed information for easy retrieval. The area in your computer's hard drive or RAM (memory) where this information is stored. (See disk cache and memory cache.)
cancel
To stop a command.
chat
To send and receive short messages in a chat room.
chat group
An Internet site that allows users to engage in large group conversations.
chat room
Same as chat group.
clip art
Drawings created by professional or amateur artists. Clip art images can be used to enhance your text as image links or just as decorations. They must be in GIF or JPEG formats for use in Web page publishing.
compress
This is a compact way to store files containing text, data, or images. Compressed Windows files are known as ZIP files. Compacted Macintosh files are known as SIT, SEA, or HQX files. Special software is necessary to uncompress these files"Unzip for Windows, and Stuffit Expander for Macintosh.
cookie
A cookie is an Internet small file sent by a Web server to a browser. This file is then filled in with basic user information (name, interests) and then sent back to the server. When asked if you want to 'get a cookie,' you can choose whether or not to provide the information being requested. If you say yes, when this Web site is visited again, you may find pages customized for your interests, and often, sales pitches for goods or services related to your interests. Cookies are also random quotes generated by cookie servers.
copyright
Legal ownership of something, such as text in an article and an image on a Web page.
crash
Complete computer system failure. Necessitates a reboot of the system. (See boot.)
cursor
The arrow or blinking I-beam you direct to different locations on the computer screen by using the mouse.
cyberspace
Term used to mean the virtual space in which people connect and navigate when they use the Internet. Coined by the science fiction author William Gibson in his novel Neuromancer (1984).
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database
A collection of information that is organized and stored so it can be searched easily.
decompress
To open a file that has been compressed, returning it to its original size. A compressed file must be decompressed in order to be viewed, printed, or run.
desktop
The area on your computer screen on which icons for your hard drive, files, disks, and applications appear. Often items which are downloaded from the Web land on your Desktop.
dialog box
The box that appears when you open an option from the menu or toolbar. The box gives you choices of commands to give the computer, such as to save a file or open a document.
digital
Information stored as bits"ones and zeros.
disk cache
The area in your computer's hard drive where information you accessed while online is kept.
domain name
The name of a computer (server) on the Internet and it's owner which must be registered with a central organization known as the InterNIC. Ensures that only one computer on the Internet is named CNN.com, www.microsoft.com, etc. The domain name in an address (URL) tells you the official, registered name of each site.
domain name extension
A section of an address (URL) that tells you the kind of computer on the Internet with which you want to interact. There are a number of commonly recognized domains. These include:
.com (commercial businesses)
.edu (educational institutions)
.gov (government organizations)
.mil (military organizations)
.net (network organizations)
.org (voluntary organizations) Several search engines allow searches to be restricted to the domain name extension.
download
To transfer a file from a computer on the Internet to your personal computer. (See also upload.)
drop-down menu
A button which can be pressed on a Web page form which "drops down" a list of options that may be selected. To choose an item from the list, you drag the cursor down to the item and release. Drop-down menus also appear in computer software windows.
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E
emoticons
Smileys and other character art used to express feelings in online communication. Some examples: :-) :-0 :-(
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FAQ
Acronym for Frequently Asked Questions. A list of commonly asked questions and answers on a specific topic.
Favorites
Another name for bookmarks.
file
A way of storing a piece of information. There are different kinds of files, such as document files and application files, each identified by its own icon. Many documents and some applications can be downloaded from the Web.
file name
Web pages are saved with a file name and a file title. The file name is what the computer uses to find a page on the Internet. Examples of file names: index.html, favorites.html, best_pics.htm.
file title
Web pages are saved with a file name and a file title. The file title refers to what a Web page is about. For example,
a file with the name favorites.html might have the title Favorite Web Sites.
the file named best_pics.html might have a title great Pictures. The Web page title is what you will see if/when you bookmark a Web page.
format
The code in which an application is written, such as DOS, Windows, or Macintosh.
frame
The boundary that encloses a collection of parts in an open window. Web pages may be divided into multiple 'panes' within a frame.
freeze
Crash. When an application, system software, or both cannot understand the software programming code and stop functioning. They can appear to "freeze" and fail to respond to keyboard or mouse commands, often forcing the viewer to restart his/her computer.
FTP
Acronym for File Transfer Protocol. FTP is used to transfer data between computers on the Internet. Allows users to transfer a file from one computer to another. Internet browsers have FTP capabilities built in.
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GIF
Acronym for Graphics Interchange Format. Most images viewed on the Web are stored in .gif format.
graphic
An electronic picture or image. Web graphics can be downloaded to your local computer.
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highlight
To shade the space occupied by a word or group of words by holding down the mouse and sweeping across them. This may be done to select words to be deleted (or cut), copied and pasted, or to in some way alter the format (such as by underlining, italicizing, or using color).
hit
Also called a match. A Web site receives a hit when someone accesses a page within it. Also used to describe the number of results returned from key-word searches.
home page
The first page of a Web site accessible through a Web browser. The home page of a Web site is typically named index.html.
host
Typically the server (computer) used to hold and distribute Web pages, in conjunction with the Web browser. In domain names, the first information following http:// is the host name. Example: At http://wisteria.flowers.com wisteria would be the name of the host computer. Some search engines allow viewers to restrict their search to the host name.
HTML
Acronym for Hypertext Markup Language. The programming language used for writing Web pages.
HTTP
Acronym for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The system used by the Web servers to transfer data to Internet browsers.
hyperlink
Formal name for link
hypertext
Highlighted text on a Web page that connects you to other locations on the page or to other sites on the Web when clicked.
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I
icon
An image that represents an application, a document, or a directory. An icon can be clicked on to activate it to send the computer a command. For example, the toolbar shows icons"buttons with pictures on them"that you can click on to activate functions that are described in words on the menu bar.
image
An electronic picture, also called a graphic. There are several formats for images.
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)Highest quality image for electronic publishing (not Web page publishing).
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)Most common image format used for Web pages. It is best used for images drawn by hand or created with a computer.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)Image format used for Web pages. It is normally used for digital camera photos and scanned photos.
PICTMost commonly used image format for publishing.
TIFF (Tag Image File Format) High quality image. Also used in publishing.
image label
The text attached to an image. This is what may appear in place of an image if you load a Web page with the images turned off.
Internet
The global "network of networks" that connects millions of computers (called hosts). The Internet is the virtual "space" in which users send and receive email, browse databases of information (gopher, World Wide Web), and send and receive programs (FTP) contained on these computers. Also referred to as the Net, cyberspace, the matrix, or the Information Super Highway.
Internet account
Purchased through an Internet service provider, the account assigns a password, Internet access, and email address to an individual or group.
Internet directory
Listing of sites by categories and subcategories based on site listings selected by the directory's team of editors. Yahoo! is the most popular Net directory.
Internet server
A computer that stores data that can be accessed via the Internet. Internet browser software is used to connect to Internet servers. Each server has its own unique domain name and IP address.
Internet site
A computer connected to the Internet containing information that can be accessed using an Internet navigation tool such as ftp or a Web browser. An Internet site is stored in a server.
IP
Acronym for Internet Protocol. Every computer on the Internet has a unique numerical IP address assigned to it, such as 123.456.78.9. Most IP addresses have domain names associated with them. An IP address might look like this 123.254.010.6.
ISP (Internet Service Provider)
Any entity which provides or sells Internet access to individuals, schools, and businesses. An ISP may also host your school's Web site on its Web server.
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JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
One of the ways a computer stores images. It is used for digital camera photos and scanned photos for Web page publishing.See also:image
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K
keyword
A word or words that describe something or specify search criteria. The keywords goal, player, soccer, or soccer ball could describe the game of soccer. Keywords can be searched for in documents or menus. Internet search tools utilize the keywords you provide to track down links to the information you are looking for online.
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L
layout
The placement of text and images on a page.
limiter
A symbol, such as + or -, used to include or exclude search items. For example, if you search for ham +eggs, you would look for documents which have both words or just eggs (the + in front of eggs means eggs must be included); ham eggs-seuss would look for documents with both words, but no mention of Dr. Seuss (the - in front of seuss means exclude Dr. Seuss).
link
Text or images embedded on a Web page which make it possible for users to jump from one piece of information to a related document or site by clicking on it. Also known as hyperlinks. Usually blue in color.
link history
A list of Internet sites, services, and resources which have been accessed through your Internet browser to arrive at the current item. Also known as a history list.
location field
The area at the top of the browser window that shows you the location of the current page. The box where you type in an Internet address (URL) that you wish to connect with.
logon
To sign on to a computer system or to a secure Web site.
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M
match
A Web site which is found while conducting a keyword Web search. Also called a hit.
memory cache
The area in your computer's RAM (memory) where information you access while online is kept.
menu
A set of commands in an application which activate a variety of functions or a set of choices on a Web page or server site.
menu bar
A selection of command options that can be pulled down by pointing the mouse to a menu option and holding down your mouse button. Many of the menu bar options may also be accessed by clicking the icons on the tool bar. PC users often 'right-click' to access certain menu bar functions.
meta search engine
A site which allows you to send your keywords to multiple Internet directories and search engines simultaneously. Meta engines may speed and simplify searches.
modem
A device that lets your computer communicate with other computers over phone lines. Modem stands for "modulator-demodulator." Most modems operate at 28,800 baud. Both 33,600 and 56,600 baud modems are also available.
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navigate
To find your way around a Web page or to move from one page to another. To 'surf the Net.'
network
A group of computers connected to each other so they can share data. The Internet is a collection of thousands of networks which can communicate with one another.
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online
You are online when your computer is connected to the Internet. A printer is online when it is connected to a computer and ready to receive information to be printed. When you are using your computer but are not connected to the Internet you are said to be working offline.
online encyclopedia
A reference guide of articles on a broad range of subjects accessible through the Internet.
online newspaper
A daily or weekly publication containing recent news, feature articles, and advertising accessible through the Internet.
online periodical
A collection of stories, articles, and pictures accessible through the Internet.
online service
A company that provides access to the Internet. Some services, such as America Online, CompuServe, and The Microsoft Network, provide a wide range of services and information to members. Services include email, chat groups, and Internet access. Information includes news, entertainment, and travel.
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PDF
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. PDF files typically contain more formatting (charts, maps, etc.) than is possible in ordinary Web pages. To read PDF files, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
phrase
Also called 'search string'. Grouping of two or more key words by surrounding them with double-quotes. When used with search engines, it guarantees the returns will include the phrase rather than the isolated words.
pixel
Acronym for PICture ELement. The smallest units of a picture on a monitor's screen. The more pixels a screen has, the clearer the resolution.
plug-in
An add-on application for an Internet browser which extends its capabilities. Plug-ins are available which allow you to view video-clips, display virtual reality landscapes, or listen to real-time streaming audio.
pointing arrow
The arrow that you direct to different locations on the computer screen by using the mouse. Also known as a pointer.
pointing hand
The pointer used to select a link on a Web page.
protocol
A set of rules computers use to communicate over a network. All Internet-connected computers use the TCP/IP protocol to communicate with one another. When everyone agrees to follow the protocol, the results will be predictable.
publish
To make a Web page and make it available on the Internet.
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Query
A term for the question you ask to search a database. While it is possible to simply type any question as a search query, creating an effective query requires three pieces of information:
Understanding how the database stores data
Understanding the language structure used by the database
Understanding the 'syntax' of the databaseSince databases are the foundation for search engines, queries are the questions asked of search engines on the Web.
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RAM
RAM Acronym for Random-Access Memory. Commonly refers to the internal memory of your computer. The more RAM your computer has, the more programs you can run simultaneously.
ranking word
A search word that affects the order in which the search results are listed. If a word is entered into the ranking field on AltaVista, it bumps matches that include that word to the top of the search results list.
refine
To narrow the focus of a search by including more search terms, limiters, and/or Boolean operators. In AltaVista, the Refine feature offers menu choices which help you narrow the focus of your search.
relevance rating
A score given as a percent (87%) which tells you the chances of a particular item from a search results list matching the focus of your search. Relevance ratings are used by many search engines.
return key
A key on a computer keyboard which activates a command or starts a new line of text. The return or enter key can usually be pressed to activate Web buttons that say "click here".
router
A device (hardware) that regulates traffic on the Internet and selects paths for the information to travel.
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scroll
To move through text or images horizontally or vertically on-screen. This allows you to see a large document a little bit at a time.
scroll bar
A horizontal or vertical strip at the bottom or right side of a window. It lets you scroll text or images up and down or left and right.
search
To look for specific information on the Internet.
search engine
A Web site that searches the entire Internet for online documents containing keywords you specify.
search entry field
The area in which you type in the words, symbols, and operators that make a search term.
search term
Words that identify the topic about which you are searching for information. The search term sports injuries-baseball will look for files that have the words sports and injuries and not the word baseball. Also known as query.
search tools
Web sites that allow you to search the contents of the Internet. There are three distinct types of search tools"Internet directories, search engines, and meta search engines.
server
Any computer connected to the Internet which hosts information that is available to users across the Internet. Web servers are the most numerous servers online, second only to email servers There are also gopher, FTP, and IRC servers.
simple search
A search of the Internet that does not use Boolean operators in the search term. Usually done via Internet directories.
software
A computer program or application.
status bar
The area at the bottom of the browser window that contains text describing a page's location or the progress of a connection to a page. When the cursor is positioned over a link, the status bar shows the URL that will be used to bring the page to the screen. When a Web page is loading, the status bar reports progress in contacting the URL source.
surf
A popular term to describe 'cruising' in search of information on the Internet. "I've been surfing the Net".
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table of contents
A list of the main items or topics in a Web site. Items in a table of contents are usually hypertext, they link to other locations within the site for easy navigation. A site's home page usually serves as a table of contents.
terminal
A work station with a keyboard and monitor which accesses its information and applications on a remote computer.
text
The letters, numbers, and characters on a keyboard.
text file
A file with text that has no formatting. None of the text is bold, underlined, italicized, or otherwise formatted.
tiled
The way many Web page backgrounds are created. Textured patterns or rows of repeated patterns create the background color, pattern or texture.
title
The name given to a Web page by the author. While the title does not appear on the Web page, it appears in the title bar at the top of a browser window when viewing a Web page. Search engines often allow viewers to limit their search to the page Title.
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upload
To transfer a file from your computer to another computer on the Internet.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
A URL is made up of three partsURL: http://www.senior.com URL is placed in front of any Internet address which can be accessed using an Internet browser. This portion represents the access method for the site to be accessed. In this case, http:// means it's a Web address. Other access methods include ftp://, gopher://, etc. The actual Internet address to be accessed. When you come across a URL, type it into the location field of your browser window and hit return. Never type the letters URL: but instead, type in everything that follows after the colon.
Usenet newsgroups
More than 29,000 topic-oriented message bases that can be read and posted to. Also called newsgroups.
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virtual
A computer-generated environment.
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Web address
Just as a street address is the physical location of a house or building, the Web address is the electronic location of a Web site on the Internet. A Web address is one type of URL.
Web authoring software
Software applications used to create Web pages. The application translates the pages into HTML, the language used for creating Web pages. Web authoring software allows you to create Web pages without knowing HTML.
Web browser
A software application which allows you to view and retrieve information from the Internet. Also known as an Internet browser.
Web page
A single HTML document accessible via the World Wide Web. A Web page can be linked to other pages within a Web site or anywhere on the World Wide Web using links.
Web page design
The layout or placement of text and images on a Web page.
Web server
A computer connected to the Internet which makes Web pages available for users to read.
Web site
The physical location of a Web page or set of linked Web pages. Web sites are stored on Web servers around the world, and can hold any number of Web pages"from one to a million.
Web site map
A visual representation of the pages in a Web site. There are four common Web site maps"linear, branched, interconnected, and combination.
Webmaster
The person who maintains a Web site.
wildcard
A special character, typically the asterisk (*) which can be used in some advanced queries to find matches of one or more versions of a word. Examples: theat* would find both theater and theatre; disease* would find both disease and diseases
World Wide Web
Also known as or Web or WWW. An Internet navigation system that allows for point-and-click navigation of the Internet at large. The Web is a spider web-like interconnection of millions of Web pages stored on servers around the world. Web pages are hyperlinks to connect to each other.See also:Internet, Web browser, Web page, browser
WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)
The phenomenon of seeing on-screen what you will see on the page when you print your document, or what a Web page you create will look like when viewed through a browser.
This list of definitions will help you learn new terms that relate to the internet. Click on a letter to see different sections of the glossary.
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address
Another name for a Web URL.
advanced search
A search of the Internet that uses combinations of more than one limiter and/or Boolean operator in the search term or query.
anchor
A destination marker for a link, specifying a specific location on a Web page. Anchors are often used to link to locations within a Web page. Sometimes they are used to identify specific spots on other Web pages. If you have a lot of text on a Web page, use an anchor to help your readers maneuver around the text.
animated gif
A type of GIF image that can be animated by putting several images together in a single file. When the images are viewed, they cycle through the combined images. This gives the illusion of motion, or animation. Animated GIF format is by most Web browsers.
ask an expert
A site where you can ask a question of an expert in a particular subject by email and get an answer in return.
authenticate
To verify the sender or source of an email, whether sent by computer or a person.
AV
Acronym for audio visual. An AV computer is capable of input and/or output of audio (sound) and video (picture) to and from external hardware, such as video cameras, VCRs, computer projection devices, and large screen monitors.
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back button
Takes you to the previous Web page within a sequence of Web pages you have visited.
baud
Pronounced "bod." The speed at which data is transferred. For example, a 28,800 baud modem can send or receive approximately 28,800 characters (bits) a second.
bit
The unit of measure which represents a single character of data. The smallest unit of storage on a computer.
bits per second (bps)
The speed at which bits are transmitted over a communication medium, such as a modem.
Kbit kilobit
Kbyte or K kilobyte
Mbit megabit
Mbyte or MB megabyte
Gbit gigabit
Gbyte or GB gigabyte
bookmark
A marker for a Web page of a favorite or important site. It can help you return to a site faster. Sometimes called a hotlist. All Internet browsers make it easy to create bookmark files. [Also called "favorites"]
boolean operator
A word in all capital letters, such as AND, OR, and NOT, used to combine search items. For example, if you search for
ham AND eggs, you would get documents which contain both words;
ham OR eggs would look for all documents with ham and all with eggs;
ham AND eggs NOT seuss would look for documents with both words, but no mention of Dr. Seuss.
boot
To start or (reboot) to restart one's computer.
browse
To casually explore the Internet.See also:Internet, online, Web site, World Wide Web, browser
browser
Also known as Internet or Web browser. Software that allows users to access and navigate the Internet. Some Internet browsers, such as Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer, are graphical. Lynx is a text-based browser. See also:Internet, Web browser
button
A button is activated when you place the arrow on it and click the mouse. Back button - Takes you to the previous Web page within a sequence of Web pages you have visited. Home button - On a Web page, this takes you to the home page of the Web site. In a Web browser application it takes you to a start up home page you have preset. Forward button - Takes you to the next Web page within a sequence of pages you have visited. Stop button - Halts a Web page from loading.
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cache
A cache is a method for storing frequently accessed information for easy retrieval. The area in your computer's hard drive or RAM (memory) where this information is stored. (See disk cache and memory cache.)
cancel
To stop a command.
chat
To send and receive short messages in a chat room.
chat group
An Internet site that allows users to engage in large group conversations.
chat room
Same as chat group.
clip art
Drawings created by professional or amateur artists. Clip art images can be used to enhance your text as image links or just as decorations. They must be in GIF or JPEG formats for use in Web page publishing.
compress
This is a compact way to store files containing text, data, or images. Compressed Windows files are known as ZIP files. Compacted Macintosh files are known as SIT, SEA, or HQX files. Special software is necessary to uncompress these files"Unzip for Windows, and Stuffit Expander for Macintosh.
cookie
A cookie is an Internet small file sent by a Web server to a browser. This file is then filled in with basic user information (name, interests) and then sent back to the server. When asked if you want to 'get a cookie,' you can choose whether or not to provide the information being requested. If you say yes, when this Web site is visited again, you may find pages customized for your interests, and often, sales pitches for goods or services related to your interests. Cookies are also random quotes generated by cookie servers.
copyright
Legal ownership of something, such as text in an article and an image on a Web page.
crash
Complete computer system failure. Necessitates a reboot of the system. (See boot.)
cursor
The arrow or blinking I-beam you direct to different locations on the computer screen by using the mouse.
cyberspace
Term used to mean the virtual space in which people connect and navigate when they use the Internet. Coined by the science fiction author William Gibson in his novel Neuromancer (1984).
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database
A collection of information that is organized and stored so it can be searched easily.
decompress
To open a file that has been compressed, returning it to its original size. A compressed file must be decompressed in order to be viewed, printed, or run.
desktop
The area on your computer screen on which icons for your hard drive, files, disks, and applications appear. Often items which are downloaded from the Web land on your Desktop.
dialog box
The box that appears when you open an option from the menu or toolbar. The box gives you choices of commands to give the computer, such as to save a file or open a document.
digital
Information stored as bits"ones and zeros.
disk cache
The area in your computer's hard drive where information you accessed while online is kept.
domain name
The name of a computer (server) on the Internet and it's owner which must be registered with a central organization known as the InterNIC. Ensures that only one computer on the Internet is named CNN.com, www.microsoft.com, etc. The domain name in an address (URL) tells you the official, registered name of each site.
domain name extension
A section of an address (URL) that tells you the kind of computer on the Internet with which you want to interact. There are a number of commonly recognized domains. These include:
.com (commercial businesses)
.edu (educational institutions)
.gov (government organizations)
.mil (military organizations)
.net (network organizations)
.org (voluntary organizations) Several search engines allow searches to be restricted to the domain name extension.
download
To transfer a file from a computer on the Internet to your personal computer. (See also upload.)
drop-down menu
A button which can be pressed on a Web page form which "drops down" a list of options that may be selected. To choose an item from the list, you drag the cursor down to the item and release. Drop-down menus also appear in computer software windows.
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emoticons
Smileys and other character art used to express feelings in online communication. Some examples: :-) :-0 :-(
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FAQ
Acronym for Frequently Asked Questions. A list of commonly asked questions and answers on a specific topic.
Favorites
Another name for bookmarks.
file
A way of storing a piece of information. There are different kinds of files, such as document files and application files, each identified by its own icon. Many documents and some applications can be downloaded from the Web.
file name
Web pages are saved with a file name and a file title. The file name is what the computer uses to find a page on the Internet. Examples of file names: index.html, favorites.html, best_pics.htm.
file title
Web pages are saved with a file name and a file title. The file title refers to what a Web page is about. For example,
a file with the name favorites.html might have the title Favorite Web Sites.
the file named best_pics.html might have a title great Pictures. The Web page title is what you will see if/when you bookmark a Web page.
format
The code in which an application is written, such as DOS, Windows, or Macintosh.
frame
The boundary that encloses a collection of parts in an open window. Web pages may be divided into multiple 'panes' within a frame.
freeze
Crash. When an application, system software, or both cannot understand the software programming code and stop functioning. They can appear to "freeze" and fail to respond to keyboard or mouse commands, often forcing the viewer to restart his/her computer.
FTP
Acronym for File Transfer Protocol. FTP is used to transfer data between computers on the Internet. Allows users to transfer a file from one computer to another. Internet browsers have FTP capabilities built in.
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GIF
Acronym for Graphics Interchange Format. Most images viewed on the Web are stored in .gif format.
graphic
An electronic picture or image. Web graphics can be downloaded to your local computer.
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highlight
To shade the space occupied by a word or group of words by holding down the mouse and sweeping across them. This may be done to select words to be deleted (or cut), copied and pasted, or to in some way alter the format (such as by underlining, italicizing, or using color).
hit
Also called a match. A Web site receives a hit when someone accesses a page within it. Also used to describe the number of results returned from key-word searches.
home page
The first page of a Web site accessible through a Web browser. The home page of a Web site is typically named index.html.
host
Typically the server (computer) used to hold and distribute Web pages, in conjunction with the Web browser. In domain names, the first information following http:// is the host name. Example: At http://wisteria.flowers.com wisteria would be the name of the host computer. Some search engines allow viewers to restrict their search to the host name.
HTML
Acronym for Hypertext Markup Language. The programming language used for writing Web pages.
HTTP
Acronym for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The system used by the Web servers to transfer data to Internet browsers.
hyperlink
Formal name for link
hypertext
Highlighted text on a Web page that connects you to other locations on the page or to other sites on the Web when clicked.
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icon
An image that represents an application, a document, or a directory. An icon can be clicked on to activate it to send the computer a command. For example, the toolbar shows icons"buttons with pictures on them"that you can click on to activate functions that are described in words on the menu bar.
image
An electronic picture, also called a graphic. There are several formats for images.
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)Highest quality image for electronic publishing (not Web page publishing).
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)Most common image format used for Web pages. It is best used for images drawn by hand or created with a computer.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)Image format used for Web pages. It is normally used for digital camera photos and scanned photos.
PICTMost commonly used image format for publishing.
TIFF (Tag Image File Format) High quality image. Also used in publishing.
image label
The text attached to an image. This is what may appear in place of an image if you load a Web page with the images turned off.
Internet
The global "network of networks" that connects millions of computers (called hosts). The Internet is the virtual "space" in which users send and receive email, browse databases of information (gopher, World Wide Web), and send and receive programs (FTP) contained on these computers. Also referred to as the Net, cyberspace, the matrix, or the Information Super Highway.
Internet account
Purchased through an Internet service provider, the account assigns a password, Internet access, and email address to an individual or group.
Internet directory
Listing of sites by categories and subcategories based on site listings selected by the directory's team of editors. Yahoo! is the most popular Net directory.
Internet server
A computer that stores data that can be accessed via the Internet. Internet browser software is used to connect to Internet servers. Each server has its own unique domain name and IP address.
Internet site
A computer connected to the Internet containing information that can be accessed using an Internet navigation tool such as ftp or a Web browser. An Internet site is stored in a server.
IP
Acronym for Internet Protocol. Every computer on the Internet has a unique numerical IP address assigned to it, such as 123.456.78.9. Most IP addresses have domain names associated with them. An IP address might look like this 123.254.010.6.
ISP (Internet Service Provider)
Any entity which provides or sells Internet access to individuals, schools, and businesses. An ISP may also host your school's Web site on its Web server.
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JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
One of the ways a computer stores images. It is used for digital camera photos and scanned photos for Web page publishing.See also:image
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keyword
A word or words that describe something or specify search criteria. The keywords goal, player, soccer, or soccer ball could describe the game of soccer. Keywords can be searched for in documents or menus. Internet search tools utilize the keywords you provide to track down links to the information you are looking for online.
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layout
The placement of text and images on a page.
limiter
A symbol, such as + or -, used to include or exclude search items. For example, if you search for ham +eggs, you would look for documents which have both words or just eggs (the + in front of eggs means eggs must be included); ham eggs-seuss would look for documents with both words, but no mention of Dr. Seuss (the - in front of seuss means exclude Dr. Seuss).
link
Text or images embedded on a Web page which make it possible for users to jump from one piece of information to a related document or site by clicking on it. Also known as hyperlinks. Usually blue in color.
link history
A list of Internet sites, services, and resources which have been accessed through your Internet browser to arrive at the current item. Also known as a history list.
location field
The area at the top of the browser window that shows you the location of the current page. The box where you type in an Internet address (URL) that you wish to connect with.
logon
To sign on to a computer system or to a secure Web site.
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match
A Web site which is found while conducting a keyword Web search. Also called a hit.
memory cache
The area in your computer's RAM (memory) where information you access while online is kept.
menu
A set of commands in an application which activate a variety of functions or a set of choices on a Web page or server site.
menu bar
A selection of command options that can be pulled down by pointing the mouse to a menu option and holding down your mouse button. Many of the menu bar options may also be accessed by clicking the icons on the tool bar. PC users often 'right-click' to access certain menu bar functions.
meta search engine
A site which allows you to send your keywords to multiple Internet directories and search engines simultaneously. Meta engines may speed and simplify searches.
modem
A device that lets your computer communicate with other computers over phone lines. Modem stands for "modulator-demodulator." Most modems operate at 28,800 baud. Both 33,600 and 56,600 baud modems are also available.
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navigate
To find your way around a Web page or to move from one page to another. To 'surf the Net.'
network
A group of computers connected to each other so they can share data. The Internet is a collection of thousands of networks which can communicate with one another.
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online
You are online when your computer is connected to the Internet. A printer is online when it is connected to a computer and ready to receive information to be printed. When you are using your computer but are not connected to the Internet you are said to be working offline.
online encyclopedia
A reference guide of articles on a broad range of subjects accessible through the Internet.
online newspaper
A daily or weekly publication containing recent news, feature articles, and advertising accessible through the Internet.
online periodical
A collection of stories, articles, and pictures accessible through the Internet.
online service
A company that provides access to the Internet. Some services, such as America Online, CompuServe, and The Microsoft Network, provide a wide range of services and information to members. Services include email, chat groups, and Internet access. Information includes news, entertainment, and travel.
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PDF stands for Portable Document Format. PDF files typically contain more formatting (charts, maps, etc.) than is possible in ordinary Web pages. To read PDF files, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
phrase
Also called 'search string'. Grouping of two or more key words by surrounding them with double-quotes. When used with search engines, it guarantees the returns will include the phrase rather than the isolated words.
pixel
Acronym for PICture ELement. The smallest units of a picture on a monitor's screen. The more pixels a screen has, the clearer the resolution.
plug-in
An add-on application for an Internet browser which extends its capabilities. Plug-ins are available which allow you to view video-clips, display virtual reality landscapes, or listen to real-time streaming audio.
pointing arrow
The arrow that you direct to different locations on the computer screen by using the mouse. Also known as a pointer.
pointing hand
The pointer used to select a link on a Web page.
protocol
A set of rules computers use to communicate over a network. All Internet-connected computers use the TCP/IP protocol to communicate with one another. When everyone agrees to follow the protocol, the results will be predictable.
publish
To make a Web page and make it available on the Internet.
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Query
A term for the question you ask to search a database. While it is possible to simply type any question as a search query, creating an effective query requires three pieces of information:
Understanding how the database stores data
Understanding the language structure used by the database
Understanding the 'syntax' of the databaseSince databases are the foundation for search engines, queries are the questions asked of search engines on the Web.
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RAM
RAM Acronym for Random-Access Memory. Commonly refers to the internal memory of your computer. The more RAM your computer has, the more programs you can run simultaneously.
ranking word
A search word that affects the order in which the search results are listed. If a word is entered into the ranking field on AltaVista, it bumps matches that include that word to the top of the search results list.
refine
To narrow the focus of a search by including more search terms, limiters, and/or Boolean operators. In AltaVista, the Refine feature offers menu choices which help you narrow the focus of your search.
relevance rating
A score given as a percent (87%) which tells you the chances of a particular item from a search results list matching the focus of your search. Relevance ratings are used by many search engines.
return key
A key on a computer keyboard which activates a command or starts a new line of text. The return or enter key can usually be pressed to activate Web buttons that say "click here".
router
A device (hardware) that regulates traffic on the Internet and selects paths for the information to travel.
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scroll
To move through text or images horizontally or vertically on-screen. This allows you to see a large document a little bit at a time.
scroll bar
A horizontal or vertical strip at the bottom or right side of a window. It lets you scroll text or images up and down or left and right.
search
To look for specific information on the Internet.
search engine
A Web site that searches the entire Internet for online documents containing keywords you specify.
search entry field
The area in which you type in the words, symbols, and operators that make a search term.
search term
Words that identify the topic about which you are searching for information. The search term sports injuries-baseball will look for files that have the words sports and injuries and not the word baseball. Also known as query.
search tools
Web sites that allow you to search the contents of the Internet. There are three distinct types of search tools"Internet directories, search engines, and meta search engines.
server
Any computer connected to the Internet which hosts information that is available to users across the Internet. Web servers are the most numerous servers online, second only to email servers There are also gopher, FTP, and IRC servers.
simple search
A search of the Internet that does not use Boolean operators in the search term. Usually done via Internet directories.
software
A computer program or application.
status bar
The area at the bottom of the browser window that contains text describing a page's location or the progress of a connection to a page. When the cursor is positioned over a link, the status bar shows the URL that will be used to bring the page to the screen. When a Web page is loading, the status bar reports progress in contacting the URL source.
surf
A popular term to describe 'cruising' in search of information on the Internet. "I've been surfing the Net".
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table of contents
A list of the main items or topics in a Web site. Items in a table of contents are usually hypertext, they link to other locations within the site for easy navigation. A site's home page usually serves as a table of contents.
terminal
A work station with a keyboard and monitor which accesses its information and applications on a remote computer.
text
The letters, numbers, and characters on a keyboard.
text file
A file with text that has no formatting. None of the text is bold, underlined, italicized, or otherwise formatted.
tiled
The way many Web page backgrounds are created. Textured patterns or rows of repeated patterns create the background color, pattern or texture.
title
The name given to a Web page by the author. While the title does not appear on the Web page, it appears in the title bar at the top of a browser window when viewing a Web page. Search engines often allow viewers to limit their search to the page Title.
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upload
To transfer a file from your computer to another computer on the Internet.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
A URL is made up of three partsURL: http://www.senior.com URL is placed in front of any Internet address which can be accessed using an Internet browser. This portion represents the access method for the site to be accessed. In this case, http:// means it's a Web address. Other access methods include ftp://, gopher://, etc. The actual Internet address to be accessed. When you come across a URL, type it into the location field of your browser window and hit return. Never type the letters URL: but instead, type in everything that follows after the colon.
Usenet newsgroups
More than 29,000 topic-oriented message bases that can be read and posted to. Also called newsgroups.
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virtual
A computer-generated environment.
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Web address
Just as a street address is the physical location of a house or building, the Web address is the electronic location of a Web site on the Internet. A Web address is one type of URL.
Web authoring software
Software applications used to create Web pages. The application translates the pages into HTML, the language used for creating Web pages. Web authoring software allows you to create Web pages without knowing HTML.
Web browser
A software application which allows you to view and retrieve information from the Internet. Also known as an Internet browser.
Web page
A single HTML document accessible via the World Wide Web. A Web page can be linked to other pages within a Web site or anywhere on the World Wide Web using links.
Web page design
The layout or placement of text and images on a Web page.
Web server
A computer connected to the Internet which makes Web pages available for users to read.
Web site
The physical location of a Web page or set of linked Web pages. Web sites are stored on Web servers around the world, and can hold any number of Web pages"from one to a million.
Web site map
A visual representation of the pages in a Web site. There are four common Web site maps"linear, branched, interconnected, and combination.
Webmaster
The person who maintains a Web site.
wildcard
A special character, typically the asterisk (*) which can be used in some advanced queries to find matches of one or more versions of a word. Examples: theat* would find both theater and theatre; disease* would find both disease and diseases
World Wide Web
Also known as or Web or WWW. An Internet navigation system that allows for point-and-click navigation of the Internet at large. The Web is a spider web-like interconnection of millions of Web pages stored on servers around the world. Web pages are hyperlinks to connect to each other.See also:Internet, Web browser, Web page, browser
WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)
The phenomenon of seeing on-screen what you will see on the page when you print your document, or what a Web page you create will look like when viewed through a browser.
