TARGA

Acronym for Truevision Advanced Raster Graphics Adapter. A video display adapter capable of 32-bit color by Truevision, Inc.

Taskbar

In Windows 95/98, the taskbar is the gray bar that runs along the bottom of the desktop and most open applications (although it can be moved to the sides or top). The taskbar features the Start button and system tray, and it also shows which folders or programs are open by placing their name and icon in the space between. A user can easily switch between "tasks" simply by clicking on the icons on the taskbar for various applications. See Start button, Start menu and system tray.

Template

A predesigned document or image which has spaces or editable points for custom information. Mostly used in word processing (fax forms, etc.) and desktop publishing (greeting card makers, etc.).

Terminator

A device that connects to the open port of the last device of a SCSI chain. Terminators prevent signal loss by providing an end to the SCSI chain and either redirecting or blocking any excess signal noise.

Text

1. The characters of the alphabet, numerical system, punctuation and symbols that we use to write and communicate. 2. The main body of a word processing document, e-mail message or web page. 3. Command in imaging programs for adding text to an image.

TextBridge Classic

An OCR program by ScanSoft, which is often bundled with Mustek scanners. TextBridge Classic is able to recognize a variety of characters and fonts and insert them directly into popular word processing programs. See Instant Access OCR and OCR.

TGA

Abbreviation for TARGA. Graphic file format compatible with advanced video cards from Truevision. Files saved in this format have ".tga" as a file extension. See TARGA.

Third-party

Term used to describe parts or software for a product that wasn’t originally supplied with the product. For example, if a product comes with a power supply, and the user hooks up a different power supply, that power supply is considered third-party because it did not come with the equipment originally.

Thumbnail

A miniature version or section of an image, which can be used to see the effect of various filters before applying them, or to sort images in a specialized viewer.

TIF-CCITT

Acronym for Tagged Image File-Comité Consultatif International Téléphonique et Télégraphique. A graphic file format designed for black and white text scans that conforms to international standards for faxing documents. Files saved in this format have ".tif" as a file extension. See TIFF.

TIFF

Acronym for Tagged Image File Format. Most common type of graphic file format for saving images. TIFFs offer some compression and the ability to save images in RGB true color. Files saved in this format have ".tif" as a file extension.

TPL

Abbreviation for template file. A graphic file format designed by Ulead Systems for creating card and calendar templates to be used in their iPhoto Plus 4.0 program. Files saved in this format have ".tpl" as a file extension.

Toolbar

Common menu bar across the top or side of an application containing the tool icons.

Tools

A selection of icons usually found at the top or sides of an application window that perform certain functions when clicked. Most tools will change the mouse pointer into a new shape that indicates that a particular tool is active and that the mouse can now be used to implement the function of the tool.

Transparency

Images or documents printed on a see-through media, such as slides, negatives or overhead projections.

Trash

Icon on the Macintosh desktop where unwanted files and folders are dragged to when they are to be deleted. Files may stay in the trash indefinitely, and may even be removed and reused. When the Trash is "emptied" the files are deleted. See Recycle Bin.

Tutorial

Step-by-step instructions for using a program to perform a task or function.

TWAIN

Special note: According to www.twain.org, TWAIN does not stand for anything. "TWAIN is TWAIN." Informally, TWAIN has been nicknamed Technology Without An Interesting Name. An industry standard for imaging device drivers that allows them to communicate with personal computers and imaging software.

TWAIN-compliant

Term used to describe a device or piece of software that is compatible with TWAIN. See TWAIN.