F

field name

A first-row cell in a datasheet that identifies data in the column below.

fields

The columns in a datasheet.

file

Information, such as a document, that a program saves with a unique name.

file format

The way that a program stores a file so that the program can open the file later.

filter

To exclude records from a data list in a mail merge.

floating toolbar

A toolbar that is not attached to an edge of the Word window.

folder

A logical place on a hard disk for storing documents and programs. Folders can contain files and subfolders.

font

A complete set of characters that all have the same design.

font color

One of a range of colors that can be applied to text.

font effect

An attribute, such as superscript, small capital letters, or shadow, that can be applied to a font.

font size

The size of text, usually expressed in points.

font style

An attribute that changes the look of text. The most common font styles are regular (or plain), italic, bold, and bold italic.

footer

A region at the bottom of a page whose text can be applied to all or some of the pages in a document.

footnote

A note or citation that appears at the bottom of a page to explain, comment on, or provide references for text in a document. See also endnote.

form

A printed or online document with instructions, questions, and fields (blanks) where users can enter responses.

form field

A predefined place where users enter answers to the questions on a form.

form field properties

Settings with which you can change form field attributes, such as text field length or the check box default setting.

Formula

A mathematical expression that performs calculations, such as adding values.

Frame

A window region on a Web page.

frames page

A special page for viewing multiple elements, including Web documents.