Microsoft Word: Glossary

Document Basics:

Paragraph: A block of text separated by line breaks.
Sentence: A complete grammatical unit with a subject and verb.
Line: A single horizontal row of text within a paragraph.
Font: The visual style of the text, including size, style (bold, italic, etc.), and family.
Formatting: Adjusting the appearance of text, such as alignment, spacing, and indentation.

Editing and Collaboration:

Spell Check: A tool that automatically identifies and suggests corrections for misspelled words.
Grammar Check: A tool that analyzes sentence structure and suggests improvements for clarity and accuracy.
Track Changes: A feature that records editing history within a document, allowing users to see and revert changes.
Comment: An annotation added to a specific part of the document for feedback or discussion.
Version Control: Managing different versions of a document and tracking changes over time.

Advanced Features:

Styles: Pre-defined sets of formatting attributes that can be applied to text consistently.
Templates: Pre-formatted documents used as a starting point for new projects.
Macros: Automated sequences of commands to perform repetitive tasks.
Mail Merge: Combining a standardized document with a separate data source to create personalized documents.
Field Codes: Dynamic placeholders that automatically update with content, like dates or page numbers.

Other terms:

Selection: The highlighted portion of text currently being edited.
Clipboard: A temporary storage area for copied or cut content.
Find and Replace: A tool for locating and replacing specific text within a document.
Zoom: Adjusting the document’s magnification for easier viewing.
Ruler: A visual guide for setting margins and indentation.