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GLOSSARY
file maintenance
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EtherTalk Hardware interface and network software for Apple
Macintosh computers that provides connection to an
Ethernet network.
extension Portion of a filename that follows a period. in some
instances it identifies the file type. For example, .ps
specifies a PostScript file.
fault Condition which prevents proper processing of a print job
and requires the intervention of an operator. For
example, a paper jam is a fault.
field Preset place for entering information.
file Set of records or text that can be stored and retrieved.
Organized, named collection of records treated as a unit.
For offline, it is the data between the two tape marks. For
online, it is the data between banner pages.
Keeping a file up to date by regularly adding, changing,
or deleting data.
finisher Any optional output finishing solution, for example, the
stitcher/ stacker.
firmware Permanent programs stored in read-only memory
(ROM).
fixed disk Disk drive that is mounted within a computer and is not
removable.
fixed font Font containing characters with fixed spacing.
fixed pitch Font set in which every character cell has the same
width. In reference to character sets, this term describes
typefaces in which all character cells are of equal width.
Monospaced as opposed to proportional spaced.
fixed spacing Arrangement of characters on a line so that all
characters occupy the same amount of horizontal space.
font A complete set of alphanumeric characters and
punctuation marks, having common characteristics such
as style, width, height, and weight.
form 1. Compiled forms source library (.FSL) file. 2. Printed or
typed document with blank spaces for inserting
information. Specific arrangement of lines, text, and
graphics stored in a computer under an identifying name.
Page of data that, when preceded by proper commands,
is stored on the system disk as a permanent file. It may
be merged with variable data by a form start command.
See also FDL; FSL.
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