Accounting Glossary

Template: A worksheet that has already been set up for some specialized task in the MacNail construction accounting software.

NOTE-- In 2000, MacNail was replaced by Goldenseal construction accounting software. Goldenseal is an integrated program that includes general accounting, job costing, payroll and project billing, plus estimating and other features.


Version: Software developers assign version numbers to their products. Generally it is better to have the latest version (the greatest number) unless more recent versions take up too much space, then you need to use an older (smaller) version.
Window: When you open any program (or double click on a disk or folder icon to open it) it is displayed within a window. Windows use the metaphor of pieces of paper on your desk (see Desktop).
Worksheet: Excel creates three different kinds of documents: worksheets, macros, and charts. Each one has a different icon.
Zoom Box: You can open any of the windows to full screen size by clicking in the zoom box (to the right of the window title). Click a second time in the zoom box to return it to its original size. A special note to users of Excel 1.0: The first version of Excel does not have a zoom box! In order to change the size of windows, you'll have to use the size box at the BOTTOM RIGHT corner.