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Term |
Definition |
| OCR |
Optical character recognition A process whereby a page is scanned
and the letters are identified. Programs such as Textbridge will also correct
reading errors. |
| OLE |
Object Linking and Embedding. Pronounced oh-lay, you know, like
Spanish people say when the bull runs past the matador. OLE allows you to
create an object within one program and link or embed it into another, thus
allowing easily standardized formats. An example of this is how you can insert
an Excel Worksheet Element into a Word document, and have it retain its
functionality. |
| OMR |
OMR (Optical Mark Reading) also called "mark sensing" is a method
of entering data into a computer system. OMR reads pencil or pen marks made in
pre-defined positions on questionnaires. Most multiguess exam papers!! |
| on-line help |
The on-line provided by each supported application software has
become the primary source for help and instructions. Companies that develop the
software have migrated to on-line help to reduce costs. Each program has
extensive on-line resources that can be searched, and printed. |
| Open systems |
Open" systems are those based on standardized computer operating
systems and hardware |
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