Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms: wizard
wizard
- a utility that automates certain common tasks in application software. Wizards are useful for setting up frequently used documents or performing tedious tasks. For example, after collecting information from the user about the company name and address, a word processor wizard can construct a letterhead for that company.
Wizards differ from template documents in that they collect specific information from the user and create a unique document that can be used as a template. See also script. - any of various utilities for creating or distributing windowed software.The term wizard does not mean anything specific here.
- an expert computer user; one who is gifted in solving problemsor has aquired a vast store of useful knowledge about computers and software.
