An area in memory that is used to store text and graphics while they are being transferred between programs.
A printing option, selected through the PrinterGfx editor, that tries to better match the colors of a printout to the colors on the screen.
A feature of the Shell that allows you to recall previously entered command lines by using the cursor keys.
The line on which commands and their arguments are typed. Also, all the information that has been typed on the line.
A key combination that performs a special function, entered by holding down Ctrl while pressing another key on the keyboard. Some Control-key combinations are executed as soon as they are pressed, such as when Ctrl+C is used to abort the execution of an AmigaDOS command. Some produce a reversed character image and have no immediate effect.
A separate processor chip that assists the CPU by performing specific tasks, such as mathematical computations or rapid data transfer.
The "brain" of a computer; the integrated circuit chip primarily responsible for executing the instructions in a program.
The current location in the directory structure. The directory AmigaDOS uses as the default directory to operate within, if no other directory is specified.
The highlighted window that accepts input from the keyboard. A Shell window is current when it is opened.
A gadget for selecting one of several options. One option is displayed at a time and as the gadget is selected, the other options become visible. The displayed option is the selected option.
A logical division of a magnetic storage disk. Amiga 3.5 inch floppy disks are divided into 80 cylinders during the formatting process.
A key, or key combination, that modifies the output of the next key to be pressed. For example, on an American keyboard. Alt+H superimposes a caret (^) symbol over the next key to be pressed. Alt+H is a dead key combination.
A tool specified in a project icon's Information window. When the project icon is opened, the Default Tool is automatically loaded and run.
The number of printer dots per inch. Many printers support several print densities. Usually, the higher the density, the darker and sharper the printout.
A gadget that may appear in the upper right corner of a window or screen for moving that window or screen in front of or behind other windows or screens. This is sometimes referred to as depth arranging.
A physical mechanism, such as a printer or disk drive, or a software entity (logical device), such as CON: or NIL:, used as a source or destination for information.
A short name, such as DF0:, PC1:, or PRT:, that identifies a particular hardware or software device. Device names must end in a colon (:).
A subdivision in a computer's filing system used to organize files and other directories (subdirectories). Directories are represented on the Workbench by drawer icons.
A medium for mass storage of computer data. Most computer disks store information magnetically; optical (laser-read) disks are also used.
A rectangular box, usually under a scroll gadget or next to a selection gadget, that displays the current selection. You cannot edit a display box.
A name given to the set of parameters, such as resolution and scan frequency, that define a screen. For example, a High Res display mode is 640 pixels wide and 200 pixels high (for NTSC Amigas).
To move an icon, window, gadget, or screen across the display by pointing to the object, holding down the selection button, and moving the mouse.
The process of selecting several icons at once by holding down the selection button and using the mouse to draw a box around the icons you want to select. When you release the mouse button, all the icons in the box are selected.
