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Glossary

Angular gradient: shades in a counter-clockwise sweep around the starting point.

Arguments: the argument is a parameter that can pass a value back to the function.

There is no limit to the number of arguments that can be added.
Bevel and emboss: add various combinations of highlights and shadows to a layer.
Bitmap: a rectangular grid of pixels, with each pixel’s colour being specified by a

number of bits.

Button: it is used as a standard Windows Button. In most cases, the Button Control is
used to generate a click event,
Checkbox: checkboxes are similar to radio buttons in the way that they are also used

in groups, however, a user can select more than one item in the group.

Clone stamp tool: the clone stamp tool paints one part of an image over another part
of the same image or over another part of any open document that has the same
colour mode.

Colour overlay: fills the layer’s content with color.

Colour palette: displays the current foreground and background colours and RGB
values for these colours.
ComboBox: it is similar to the list but it works as a dropdown for the user. A user can

click on the downwards aero on the right side and select any item.

Conditional operators: conditional operators refine the statement you’re testing for.
Cyber bullying: Bullying that occurs online, often through instant messaging, text
messages, emails, and social networks.

Database: a structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible

in various ways is called Database.
DateTime picker: this control allows the user pick the date and time via a Calendar
and a clock.

Decision making statements: allow to specify one or more conditions to be executed

if the condition is determined to be true.
Digital citizenship: digital citizenship means being part of the group of people that use
technology to communicate.

Diamond gradient: shades from the middle to the outer corners of a diamond pattern.

Digital resiience: the ability of young people to develop a critical mind-set when

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