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Watermark

A technique that allows you to print text and graphics as a background, 'behind' what you're typing. It is especially useful for marking a document as Draft or Confidential, or for personalising stationery. So named because the process mimics the watermarks seen on banknotes or writing paper.

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Restore Point

A Windows backup of system files and settings.