A's FORWARD HOME Accelerator Usually, an expansion board that speeds up performance by replacing the functions of the CPU or providing accelerated video. Access Privileges Rights of a network user to access shared files on another computer. Accommodate To make fit, adjust or adapt. Active Program The foreground application. The program whose windows are in front. Active Window The window in front . The currently selected window. ADB Acronym for Apple Desktop Bus. This is the socket (on some Macs it's two sockets) into which you can plug your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices (even some modems). Adding Names A calculation field: For example, to add first and last name fields this is the formula "First Name" + " "+ "Last Name". Addition To add the contents of two or more cels use this formula type: = A1 + B1 or, = A1 + A2. Addition Sign The addition sign is entered using the Shift - Equal Key or the + on the numeric keypad. Adobe Acrobat Reader The application that makes a Portable Document Format (PDF) file. PDF's are the standard for electronically distributing documents because they allow anyone to receive a PDF and view it exactly as it was intended to look. In order to view a PDF file you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader a plug in that is available free from the Adobe site. Alert (Alert box.) A message that appears on the screen, usually to tell you that something has gone wrong. Alias An icon, consuming almost no disk space, that serves as a double-clickable pointer or reference to the original file/folder/disk. A feature unique to Macintosh System 7 and later. Apple Menu The menu at the left side of the menu bar. For system 7 users it is a catchall launching pad for desk accessories, aliases, programs, documents or folders. (Up to fifty items) Apple Share 1. The extension provided with Apple's system software to access files on other Macs across a network. 2. Apple's networking software. AppleTalk The trademark for Apple's communications protocol, which allows Macs, printers, and servers to be shared over a network. Application Apple's designation for a program in which you actually do your work. Not a support oriented program such as a control panel or an extension. Application Menu For System 7 users, this menu at the right side of the menu bar displays the icon of the program you are currently using. Pulling down the menu allows you to select another application (If another is running). Arrow Keys The keys on your keyboard that direct movement of the cursor. Arrow Pointer The shape the cursor assumes when you move the cursor with your mouse across the screen. ASCII Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Pronounced ASK EE. A standard that identifies the letters of the alphabet, numbers and various symbols by code numbers. At Ease™ A Macintosh security application which uses folders and icons. Usually used in education, At Ease™ protects the System software and other important files from change, or worse, destruction. Average Quantity found by dividing the sum of all the quantities by the number of quantities. Another Mr. Norwich Lesson Plan™ ©1994-2002 hard drive café™ ©www.hdcnyc.com