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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

run command

Software; Operating systems

The Run command is the section of the Start menu that reveals a text box for typing in application commands.

save as

Software; Operating systems

Save As is a command that stores a new file or an existing file under a new name onto a disk.

scan disk

Software; Operating systems

Scan Disk is an application used to check for errors or damage to a disk.

screen element

Software; Operating systems

A screen element is an object on the screen, such as a button or a ruler. Screen elements will vary between the different Word views.

scroll arrows

Software; Operating systems

Scroll arrows are used to navigate windows horizontally and vertically in small increments.

scroll bar arrows

Software; Operating systems

The scroll bar arrows, located at the ends of the scroll bars, may be clicked to slowly move the view within a window up, down, or across.

scroll boxes

Software; Operating systems

Scroll boxes are used to navigate windows horizontally and vertically in very large increments by clicking-and-dragging them along the scroll bar.

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