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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

scrolling

Software; Operating systems

Scrolling is the process of navigating through a document up-and-down (vertical scrolling) or side-to-side (horizontal scrolling).

selecting

Software; Operating systems

Selecting is highlighting an object or data in order to perform a command or operation.

selection bar

Software; Operating systems

The selection bar is an unmarked area in the left margin of a document that allows for easy data selection.

settings command

Software; Operating systems

The Settings command is an item on the Start menu that shows customizable options of the Windows 95 environment.

shading color

Software; Operating systems

Shading color is the percentage or type of shading applied to a selected paragraph, table cell, or frame.

shift+click

Software; Operating systems

(SHIFT+Click) is the process of holding down the (SHIFT) key while pressing the left mouse button.

shift+click selections

Software; Operating systems

Click to place the insertion point where you want to begin your selection, then (SHIFT+Click) the location where you want to end your selection. The area in-between will become selected.

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