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Problem Words

These are some words that always create problems in that they are often translated into a language using the same word but these words have different meanings in computer terminology.

How to check for duplicates

You can use pocompendium -v to see if you have used the same word for various English words.

In and Out of your computer and programs

The following are in order of severity

Word Meaning
Off Swith an option off (like switching off a light switch)
Close Usually closing the Window of an application but not closing the application itself (close a window)
Quit/Exit Close the application (exit from the stage)
Logout Close all the applications and return to the login screen (go outside)
Shutdown Shutdown all systems on the computer and often turn it off (turn the light off)

Getting rid of things

Word Meaning
Cancel Ignore this action
Delete Remove a file
Stop Do not continue with this task
Erase Same as delete
Remove Same as delete
Clear Usually to clear the screen, to erase a white/black board

Your settings, etc

Most of these are the same, although some programs might use them slightly differently.

Preferences
Settings
Configuration
Options

Programming languages

You will often see text that relates to programming or programming like languages. Some of them you can change.

Do translate

Don't translate