Manual

legend- the part of a graph that uses text for explanation
llne chart - a chart that represents values with points on an x-y axis, connecting the values with •
straight lines
line status - in Communication, the quality of the phone connection
linear progression - a progression of numbers that is increased by a certain amount, the step
value
logical function - a mathematical formula that includes an If statement
logical operator - a mathematical symbol used in logical functions (> < _>< ;_)
lookup functions - in Spreadsheet, functions used to create a table in a spreadsheet that acts like
a database
Main Menu - the first screen you see when you turn on the machine, containing icons for the
programs
map - to change the order of fields when importing or exporting database or spreadsheet
information (Spreadsheet and Addressbook programs)
markers - the points in a line on an x-y plot chart
master page - the prototype page that determines the format of each page in a document
maximize/restore a window - to enlarge a window from icon-size to full-screen size
menu - a list of choices
menu bar - contains all the pull-down menus for the application
merge ,_to_combine data from one applicafig, n with data from another
minimize a window - to reduce a window to the size of an icon
modem - a deyice for connecting to a telephone line for the electronic transfer of information
monitor - a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) screen and its housing
monospacing - each letter takes up the same amount of space. Typewriters use monospacing.
See proportional spacing.
mouse - a hand-held pointing device used to select items on the screen
New/Open dialog box - a dialog box that asks you to choose a document or template to open
On-line Help - a source of quick information accessed through the HELP function key
operators - symbols that show a mathematical operation, such as +
parent folder - a folder that contains the current folder
parity- a modem feature that checks electronic information to make sure it will transmit
accurately
patlmame - a DOS name that shows how you got into the file or folder you are currendy using
PCX - Paintbrush format, a popular bitmap exchange format for using graphics in different
programs
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