Operating systems

Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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overtype

Software; Operating systems

To replace existing characters with newly typed characters.

horizontal axis

Software; Operating systems

The horizontal reference line on a grid, chart, or graph that has horizontal and vertical dimensions.

genuine

Software; Operating systems

Pertaining to Microsoft software which is published by Microsoft, properly licensed, and fully supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner.

shared workbook

Software; Operating systems

A workbook set up to allow multiple users on a network to view and make changes at the same time. Each user who saves the workbook sees the changes made by other users.

cut

Software; Operating systems

To remove part of a document, usually placing it temporarily in memory so that the cut portion can be inserted (pasted) elsewhere.

The assignment of more than one function to a particular operator, with the implication that the operation performed will vary depending on the data type (operands) involved. Some languages, such as ...

desktop background

Software; Operating systems

The screen background image used on a graphical user interface such as Windows. Any pattern or picture that can be stored as a bitmap (.bmp) file can be set as a screen background.