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Key terms and concepts
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Term
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Definition
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| Agenda | A list or program of items to be discussed at a meeting. |
| Alignment | The arrangement of text or graphics relative to the margins in a document. |
| Consistency | Uniformity of document style, which can include language and punctuation styles and formatting. |
| Default settings | A setting that a device or program automatically selects if a substitute is not specified. For example, word processors have default (or preset) margins sizes. |
| Document style | A set of formatting features, such as font and font size, that give an overall look to a document. |
| Energy and resource conservation techniques | Workplace systems in place designed to minimise energy and resource wastage. |
| Enhancement | Improvement to the effectiveness or appearance of an item. |
| Ergonomic requirements | The organisation of work areas to assist efficiency, comfort and safety of employees. |
| File / directory | A collection of data or information that has a name, called the filename / A grouping of the files contained in a storage device, used to organise files. |
| Flyer | A pamphlet or leaflet produced for distribution. |
| Formatting | Specifying the properties, or visual appearance of an object. |
| Logo | A graphical representation of a name or symbol designed for easy and distinct recognition. |
| Minimise wastage | Conserve resources eg practise paper conservation techniques. |
| Noise minimisation | Organising a work area and equipment to avoid noise disturbance to people in a workplace. |
| Page orientation | Refers to whether a document is arranged for viewing vertically (portrait) or horizontally (landscape). |
| Posture | Positioning of the body or of body parts. |
| Power-save option | Optional printer setting that shuts down or hibernates a printer that has been idle for a certain amount of time. |
| Proofreading | Reading through documents in order to find and mark errors. |
| Repetition | The process of repeating a task or group of tasks. |
| Templates | Documents that predefine the layout and formatting features of new documents. |
| Workstation | A workplace area, usually including a computer, outfitted with equipment and furnishings for one worker. |
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