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<!-- $XConsortium: glossary.sgm /main/9 1996/09/08 19:44:43 rws $ -->
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<Glossary Id="UG.Gloss.div.1">
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<Title>Glossary</Title>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>access privileges</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>Permissions granted to a user or group of users to perform various operations
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on a file or folder (directory). See <Emphasis>permission</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>action</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A desktop construct that provides a method for running applications,
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executing commands, and other activities such as printing, removing files, and
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changing directories. Actions are defined in a database of configuration files.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>action icon</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>An icon that represents an action in a File Manager or Application Manager
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window, or in the workspace. An action icon is created by creating an empty
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executable file with the same name as the action it represents.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>action label</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The name displayed under the icon of an action. See <Emphasis>action name</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>action name</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The name associated with an action, which by default is displayed under the
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icon for the action. See <Emphasis>action label</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>active</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A window, window element, or icon that is currently affected by keyboard and
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mouse input. Active windows are differentiated from other windows on the
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workspace by a distinctive title-bar color or shade. An active window element
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is indicated by a highlight or selection cursor.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>active window</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A window that receives keyboard input.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>address</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>An electronic mail location of a user.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>alias</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>An alternative name or names assigned to a program or to an electronic mail
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address.</Para>
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<Para>In electronic mail, an address for mailing to a group of users. An alias can be
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created to send electronic mail to a small group of people or to many people.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>AppBuilder</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A software application used for constructing a graphical user interface.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>application</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>See <Emphasis>software application</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>application group</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>An Application Manager folder that holds a specific software application or set
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of software applications.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>application icon</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>See <Emphasis>action icon</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Application Manager</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A window containing objects representing the system actions available to you.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>application server</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A host computer where applications can be run.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Apply</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A choice that causes a selection (or group of selections) in a dialog box to take
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effect.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Appointment Editor</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>In Calendar, a window you use to schedule, change, or delete an appointment.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Appointment List</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A chronological list of appointments displayed by Calendar.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>arrow button</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>An element of a scroll bar used to scroll a window by small increments. Also, a
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control in the Front Panel used to slide up or slide down a subpanel.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>arrow keys</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The four directional keys on a keyboard. Also see <Emphasis>navigation keys</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>attachment</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>In Mailer, a data object within an electronic mail message that is displayed as
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an icon in the Attachments list. An attachment can be text, sound, or a graphic.
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Multiple messages can be added (attached) to a single electronic mail message.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>backdrop</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The pattern that covers the <Emphasis>workspace background</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>background</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The underlying area of a window on which elements, such as buttons and lists,
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are displayed.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Backtrack</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>In Help Manager, a button and Navigate menu item you use to follow links
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backward, in the reverse order they were traversed.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>base name</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The file name of an icon file minus the file-name suffixes for size (<Filename>.l</Filename>, <Filename>.m</Filename>, <Filename>.s</Filename>,
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<Filename>.t</Filename>) and type (<Filename>.bm</Filename>, <Filename>.pm</Filename>). For example, the base name of an icon file named
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<Filename>myicon.m.pm</Filename> is <Command>myicon</Command>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>bitmap</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>An image stored in a raster format. Usually refers to an image limited to two
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colors (a foreground and a background color). Contrast with <emphasis>pixmap</emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<glossentry><glossterm>book</glossterm>
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<glossdef>
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<para>An electronic book. See also <emphasis>bookcase</emphasis> and <emphasis>information library</emphasis>.</para>
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</glossdef>
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</glossentry>
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<glossentry><glossterm>bookcase</glossterm>
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<glossdef>
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<para>A group of electronic books on related topics. A logical set of information
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(perhaps several related books) that is accompanied by a single full-text
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index.
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A bookcase and style sheets represent the minimum collection of information
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that
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can be built into an information library. See also <emphasis>information library</emphasis>.</para>
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</glossdef>
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</glossentry>
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<glossentry><glossterm>book list</glossterm>
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<glossdef>
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<para>The list of bookcases and books available from the Information Manager.
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</para>
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</glossdef>
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</glossentry>
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<glossentry><glossterm>Book List Window</glossterm>
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<glossdef>
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<para>The Information Manager dialog box that provides access
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to information stored in an information library for on-line display or printing.
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</para>
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</glossdef>
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</glossentry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>busy light</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A control that blinks when a Front Panel action has been invoked prior to the
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appearance of a window or when reloading actions.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>button</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A generic term for a window control. See <emphasis>push button</emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Calculator</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A software application that mimics the function of a hand-held calculator.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Calendar</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A software application that enables you to schedule appointments and create
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To Do lists.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Calendar view</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The day, week, month, or year displayed in the main Calendar window.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Cancel</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A push button that removes a window without applying any changes made in
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that window.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>CDE</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>An acronym for Common Desktop Environment, a graphical user interface
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running on UNIX.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>check box</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A nonexclusive control whose setting is indicated by the presence or absence of
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a check mark. A check box has two states, on and off.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>choose</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>To use the mouse or keyboard to pick a menu item, button, or icon that begins
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a command or action. Contrast with <emphasis>select</emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>click</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>To press and release a mouse button without moving the mouse pointer.
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Unless otherwise specified, mouse button 1 is assumed.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>client</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A system or software application that requests services from another
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application, usually across a network.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>clipboard</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A buffer that temporarily stores the last cut, copy, or pasted data.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Clock</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A Front Panel control that displays the local time.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Close</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A menu item used to remove a window and all related secondary windows
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from all workspaces.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>command-line prompt</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A prompt, usually <Command>%</Command>, <Filename>></Filename>, or <Filename>$</Filename>, that shows the computer is ready to accept
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commands. In a terminal emulation window, you display the command-line
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prompt by pressing Return.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Compose window</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>In Mailer, the window you use to create new electronic mail messages. Several
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message-composing options are available from the Compose window menu
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bar.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>configuration file</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A file that is used to customize the properties of an application.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>container</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A control intended to hold objects or data. A folder and a notebook are
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examples of containers.</Para>
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<Para>In Mailer, your electronic mailbox and filing system that contains all mail
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messages. Once a message is put in a container, you can display, modify,
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delete, print, include, forward, and reply to it.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>control</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A generic term for a variety of elements (such as buttons, check boxes, and
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scroll bars) that perform an action or indicate an option setting. See <Emphasis>Front Panel
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control</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Create Action</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A software application that enables you to associate an icon with a command
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so that the command can be issued by clicking on the icon. Create Action is
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also used to define specific data types for an application's data files and to
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associate icons with those data types.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>current folder</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The currently opened folder in an active File Manager view.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>current item, current selection</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The currently highlighted item in a list.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>current session</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The session saved by Session Manager when you log off. At the next login,
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unless you specify otherwise, this session automatically opens, enabling work
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to continue where you left off. Contrast with <Emphasis>home session</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>cursor</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A graphical device that shows the area that will receive keyboard or pointing
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device input.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>customization</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The process of changing settings to alter the appearance and behavior of the
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desktop and applications running on the desktop.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>data type</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A mechanism that associates particular data files with the appropriate
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applications and actions. Data types can determine the type of a file based on
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file-naming conventions, such as a particular extension name, or on the
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contents of the file.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>default</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A value set automatically by an application.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>desktop</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>See <Emphasis>workspace</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>dialog box</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A window displayed by an application that requires user input.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>dimmed</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>Reduced contrast to show unavailable emphasis.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>directory</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A collection of files and other subdirectories. In graphical user interface
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applications, may be called a <Emphasis>folder</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>double-click</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>To quickly press a mouse button twice without moving the mouse pointer.
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Unless otherwise specified, mouse button 1 is assumed. Double-clicking can
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often be used as an alternative to selecting menu items.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>drag</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>To press and hold down any mouse button while moving the pointer—and the
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object under the pointer—on the screen.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>drag and drop</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>To directly manipulate an icon by using a pointing device to move and place
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the icon somewhere else. Also referred to as <Emphasis>drag transfer</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>drag transfer</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>See <Emphasis>drag and drop</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>drop</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>After starting the drag of an object, the act of releasing the mouse button. If the
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object is dropped in an appropriate area, an action is initiated.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>drop target</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A rectangular graphic that represents the drop zone in an application.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>drop zone</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>An area of the workspace, including the Trash Can, Print Manager, and Mailer
|
|
Front Panel controls, that accepts a dropped icon. Icons can be dropped on the
|
|
workspace for quick access.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>element</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A generic term for any entity that can be considered a standalone item in a
|
|
broader context, such as an item in a list or a control in a window.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>email</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Short name for “electronic mail.” Email usually describes text messages
|
|
addressed and sent to you electronically and are received in your electronic
|
|
mailbox. Sometimes just known as “mail.”</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>environment variables</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Standard UNIX variables that are used by the shell and by applications.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>error message</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A message that requires the user's immediate attention. Error messages are
|
|
used to convey a message about a user error.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>execute</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A file or folder (directory) access permission. For files, execute permission
|
|
enables the user to run a program or shell script file. For folders (directories),
|
|
execute permission enables the user to access the folder (directory) contents.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Exit button</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A Front Panel control used to log out of the desktop.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>extended selection</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To add multiple items to a selected set by augmenting the selection technique.
|
|
For example, you can add to a selection by moving the pointer to a new item
|
|
and pressing Control and the SELECT mouse button simultaneously.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>file</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A unit of data, such as text, program, image, and so on, that is stored in a
|
|
folder (directory).</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>File Manager</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The software application that manages the files and directories on your system.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>file name</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The name of the file as it is stored in a folder (directory) or on a storage device.
|
|
A file name consists of a base name and any suffixes. A fully qualified file
|
|
name also includes the path.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>file server</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A host computer that stores data files used by applications.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>file suffix</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A suffix added to the end of a file name, often used in file typing or to
|
|
categorize files for the user.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>file type</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Characteristics of a file that determine how it is used. The type of a file may be
|
|
determined by a portion of its name (for example, the file extension) or by its
|
|
content.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>filter</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Used to display only objects that meet certain criteria, such as a name pattern
|
|
match, and to hide all other objects from view.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>focus</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The place to which keyboard input is directed, indicated by the highlight.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>folder</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An icon that represents a <Emphasis>directory</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>font</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A complete set of characters (letters, digits, and special characters) of one size
|
|
and one typeface. Ten-point Helvetica bold is an example of a font.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>foreground</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The content of a window and the color or shading used to distinguish it from
|
|
the window's background.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Front Panel</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A centrally located window containing controls for accessing applications and
|
|
utilities, including the <Emphasis>workspace switch</Emphasis>. The Front Panel occupies all
|
|
workspaces.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Front Panel control</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An object in the Front Panel used as an interface to basic system services and
|
|
frequently performed tasks and operations. Controls in the default Front Panel
|
|
are: Clock, Calendar, Mailer, Text Editor, Help Viewer, File Manager, Printer,
|
|
Style Manager, Application Manager, and Trash Can.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Front Panel move handles</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An area on each end of the Front Panel used for moving the Front Panel and
|
|
for bringing it to the front of the workspace.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>grab handles (or handles)</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The small squares displayed at the corners and midpoints of a selected graphic
|
|
element.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>group</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A collection of users who are referred to by a common name.</Para>
|
|
<Para>Also, permission setting that determines a group's access to files.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Group Appointment</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>In Calendar, an appointment for a group of people, scheduled using the Group
|
|
Appointment Editor.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>header</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>In Mailer, the basic information about an electronic mail message as it appears
|
|
in the mailer container. A message header displays the name of the sender,
|
|
subject, the date and time it was received, and message size.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Help</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A button or menu item used to access information about objects, choices, tasks,
|
|
and error messages.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>help family</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A set of <Emphasis>help volumes</Emphasis> that provide online information about related
|
|
applications.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Help Index</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An alphabetic listing of help topics.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>help key</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A designated key, usually the F1 key, used to request online help information
|
|
about what the cursor is currently on.</Para>
|
|
<Para>Some keyboards have a dedicated Help key that may take the place of F1.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Help Manager</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A special help volume that lists all the online help registered on your system.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Help Viewer</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The software application that displays online help.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>help volume</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A complete body of help information about a subject.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>help window</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A secondary window that displays help information.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>hierarchical file system</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A way to organize data on computer systems using a hierarchy of containers,
|
|
often called folders (directories) and files. In this scheme, folders may contain
|
|
other folders and files. The successive containment of folders within folders
|
|
creates the levels of organization, which is the hierarchy.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>highlight</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>(<Emphasis>v</Emphasis>) To make something stand out on the screen by selecting or choosing it.
|
|
Also (<emphasis>n</emphasis>) the visual indicator that something is selected.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>history</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A list of the most recently accessed commands, files, folders, or help topics.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>home directory</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A directory where you keep personal files and additional directories. In
|
|
graphical user interface applications, may be called the <Emphasis>home folder</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm><Symbol Role="Variable">HomeDirectory</Symbol></GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Symbolizes your home directory. For example: If your home directory is
|
|
<Filename>/users/anna</Filename>, then <Filename>/</Filename><Symbol Role="Variable">HomeDirectory</Symbol><Filename>/bitmaps/smile.bm</Filename> represents
|
|
<Filename>/users/anna/bitmaps/smile.bm</Filename>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>home folder</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A folder where you keep personal files and additional directories. By default,
|
|
File Manager and Terminal Emulator windows are set to the home folder when
|
|
you first open them. When discussing command-line activities, may be called
|
|
the <Emphasis>home directory</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>home session</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A choice at logout to designate a particular session, other than the one you are
|
|
currently in, as the one you will automatically return to at the next login.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>host</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A computer system.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>hyperlink</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>In Help text, text or a graphic you click to display another Help topic.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>icon</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A graphical representation of an object consisting of an image, an image
|
|
background, and a label. An icon can be directly manipulated.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Icon Editor</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The software application used to create new icons and to modify existing icons.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Inbox</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The main or default Mailer container. The Inbox receives all incoming mail.
|
|
Messages can be moved out of the Inbox and put in various containers.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>index</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>In a help volume, an alphabetical list of words or phrases that can be searched
|
|
to find help on a subject. The Help System displays the index when you choose
|
|
the Index button in a help button dialog.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<glossentry><glossterm>infolib</glossterm>
|
|
<glossdef>
|
|
<para>The set of files that comprise an information library. See <emphasis>information library</emphasis>.</para>
|
|
</glossdef>
|
|
</glossentry>
|
|
<glossentry><glossterm>information library</glossterm>
|
|
<glossdef>
|
|
<para>A collection of bookcases.</para>
|
|
</glossdef>
|
|
</glossentry>
|
|
<glossentry><glossterm>Information Manager</glossterm>
|
|
<glossdef>
|
|
<para>The software application that permits you to browse and search collections
|
|
of online documentation, called information libraries.</para>
|
|
</glossdef>
|
|
</glossentry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>insertion point</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The point at which data typed on the keyboard, or pasted from the clipboard
|
|
or a file, appears on the screen. In text, a synonym for <emphasis>cursor</emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Install Icon</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An item on a subpanel used to install icons into the Front Panel using <Emphasis>drag and
|
|
drop</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>ITE</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Internal Terminal Emulator. ITE allows use of a bitmapped display as a
|
|
terminal (through command-line mode from the login screen).</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>items</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Elements in a list or menu.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>label</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The text appearing next to an icon or control that names the element.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>link</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Synonym for <Emphasis>symbolic link</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>list</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A control that contains elements from which you select. Also called selection
|
|
list.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Lock button</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A Front Panel control used to lock the screen.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>log in</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To supply a user name and password to gain access to a system or desktop
|
|
session.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>login</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The process of gaining access to a system.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>log out</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To terminate or end access to a system or desktop session.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>logout</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The termination of a desktop session.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Mailer</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An application that enables you to send, receive, and compose electronic mail
|
|
messages.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>mailer container</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The electronic mail box and filing system that contains all mail messages. Once
|
|
a message is put in a container, you can display, modify, delete, print, include,
|
|
forward, and reply to it.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Mailer control</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The Front Panel control used to start the Mailer software application. Dropping
|
|
a file on the control loads the file into the Mailer Compose window.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Main Panel</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The portion of the Front Panel excluding the subpanels.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>mapping</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A method of using one action to run another action. Also, a pairing of entities
|
|
in one set with those in another set.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Maximize</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A choice that enlarges a window to its largest possible size.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>maximize button</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A button on a window's title bar that you choose to display the window in its
|
|
largest size.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>menu</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A list of items from which you select to perform a particular application task.
|
|
Also see <Emphasis>submenu</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>menu bar</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The part of the application window between the title bar and the work area
|
|
where menu names are listed.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>menu item</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An element in a menu that represents a choice (for example, Copy on the Edit
|
|
menu).</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Minimize</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To turn a window into an icon. The push button that minimizes a window is
|
|
located near the upper right corner of the window frame.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>minimize button</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A button on a window's title bar that you choose to display the window as an
|
|
icon.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>mnemonic</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A single, underlined character in a command. The mnemonic indicates that
|
|
you can choose the command by typing that letter. Mnemonics are used most
|
|
commonly in menu commands; however, other buttons may also have
|
|
mnemonics.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>modifier key</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A key that when pressed and held along with another key or mouse button
|
|
changes the meaning of the second key or mouse click. Control, Alt, and Shift
|
|
are examples.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>mouse</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A device for moving the pointer and making selections.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>mouse button</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A mechanism on a mouse that you press to make selections.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>mouse button 1</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>On a mouse, the leftmost button when configured for right-handed use; the
|
|
rightmost button when configured for left-handed use. Mouse button 1 is
|
|
primarily used for selection, and is the default button for the “click”
|
|
instruction.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>mouse button 2</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>On a three-button mouse, the middle button. On a two-button mouse, the right
|
|
button if configured for right-handed use or the left button if configured for
|
|
left-handed use. Mouse button 2 has two modes: Transfer and Adjust.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>mouse button 3</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>On a mouse, the rightmost button when configured for right-handed use; the
|
|
leftmost button when configured for left-handed use. Mouse button 3 activates
|
|
pop-up menus.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Move</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A window menu choice used to put a window in a different location on the
|
|
screen.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>navigation keys</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The keyboard keys used to move the current location of the cursor. These
|
|
include the arrow keys (with or without the Control key); the Tab key (with or
|
|
without the Control or Shift keys); the Begin and End keys (with or without the
|
|
Control key); and the Page Up and Page Down keys.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>newline character</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An unseen character that marks the end of a line of text in a document. It tells
|
|
a printer or screen to break a line and start a new one.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>object</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Any logical piece of data that has associated behavior. For example, in File
|
|
Manager, files, folders, actions, and applications are all considered objects.
|
|
Each type of object has specific associated actions. Typically, each object is
|
|
represented as an icon.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>object type</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A desktop mechanism used to associate particular data files with the
|
|
appropriate applications and actions. Object typing defines the criteria for
|
|
typing the file (such as name or contents), the appearance (the icon used in File
|
|
Manager), and the behavior of the object (for example, what happens when
|
|
you double-click it).</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>OK</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A choice that accepts the information in a window and closes it. If the window
|
|
contains changed information, those changes are applied before the window is
|
|
closed.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>On Item help</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>When you choose On Item from the Help menu, the cursor changes to a
|
|
question mark and you can obtain information about a particular command,
|
|
operation, dialog box, or control by clicking that object.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>On Item Help control</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A Front Panel control used to access item help information on the Front Panel.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>overwrite</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To replace.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>page</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To advance text displayed in a window by one full screen at a time, usually
|
|
using a scroll bar.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>palette</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A range of graphically displayed choices, such as colors or collections of tools,
|
|
that you can select in an application.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>parent directory</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A directory that contains subdirectories and files. In graphical user interface
|
|
applications, this may be called the <Emphasis>parent folder</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>parent folder</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A folder that contains subfolders and files. When discussing command-line
|
|
activities, this may be called the <Emphasis>parent directory</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>password</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A sequence of characters that users type to prove their identity to the system.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>path</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A text string that specifies the hierarchical location of a folder (directory).</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>pause</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To temporarily suspend a process without ending it.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>permission</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A setting that determines how users or groups of users may access a file or
|
|
folder (directory).</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>pixmap</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An image stored in a raster format. Usually refers to an image that may have
|
|
more than two colors. Contrast with <emphasis>bitmap</emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>point</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To move the mouse until the pointer rests on a particular screen element or
|
|
area.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>pointer</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A cursor that shows the area that receives input from a pointing device. The
|
|
pointer can take the form of an arrow, an I-beam, a cross, or other graphic. Also
|
|
see <Emphasis>cursor</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>pop-up menu</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A menu that, when requested, is displayed next to the object with which it is
|
|
associated. Pop-up menus are usually displayed by clicking mouse button 3 or
|
|
pressing Shift+F10.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Print Manager</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A software application that shows all the printers on your system.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>print server</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A host computer to which one or more printers are connected, or the UNIX
|
|
process that manages those printers.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<glossentry><glossterm>Print Setup</glossterm>
|
|
<glossdef>
|
|
<para>A dialog box that allows you to specify printer settings for the currently
|
|
selected printer, such as page orientation (portrait or landscape), one- or
|
|
two-sided
|
|
printing, or which paper tray to use. Calendar, Information Manager, Mailer,
|
|
and Text
|
|
Editor display this dialog box when you double-click on the Setup button in
|
|
their
|
|
print dialog box.</para>
|
|
</glossdef>
|
|
</glossentry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Printer control</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The Front Panel control used to start the Printer software application.
|
|
Dropping a file on the control displays a dialog box you can use to print the
|
|
file to the default printer.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Printer Jobs</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A software application that provides information about jobs on a single printer.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>program</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Properties</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A menu item used to set characteristics of an item, such as its date or name, or
|
|
display identifying characteristics of an item, such as typefaces.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>pull-down menu</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A menu of related choices that extends from a cascading choice when you click
|
|
mouse button 1 on a menu bar item or the Window menu button.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>push button</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A control that immediately starts an action by an application, usually
|
|
executing a command (such as Apply), displaying a window, or displaying a
|
|
menu.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>queue</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An ordered list of jobs waiting to be performed.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>radio button</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An exclusive control whose setting is indicated by the presence or absence of a
|
|
graphical indicator, usually part of a radio group. A radio button has two
|
|
states, on and off.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Read</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Permission to look at the data in a file or permission to list the files and folders
|
|
(directories) in a folder (directory).</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Reset</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A button or menu item used to return an item to the condition it was in when
|
|
it was last opened or to the condition it was in before the most recent changes
|
|
were applied to it, whichever is more recent.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>resize border</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A control used to change the size of a window or a pane in a window.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>resource</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A mechanism of the X Window System<Superscript>TM</Superscript> for specifying an attribute
|
|
(appearance or behavior) of a window or application. Resources are usually
|
|
named after the elements they control.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>restart</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To stop a process and start it again.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Restore</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A menu item used to return a window to the size and position it occupied
|
|
before you minimized or maximized it.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>root, root user</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>See <Emphasis>superuser</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>root directory</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>In a hierarchical file system, the directory that contains all other directories and
|
|
files. Represented by a / (slash) in UNIX systems.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>run</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To start an application or action.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>sash</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A box on a separator or split bar that enables you to increase or decrease the
|
|
size of a window pane using the mouse. You can navigate to the sash using the
|
|
keyboard.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>screen lock</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A function that locks the workstation screen, barring further input until the
|
|
valid user password is entered.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Screen Saver</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A utility that, after a specified time period, switches off the workstation
|
|
display or varies the images that are displayed, thereby prolonging the life of
|
|
the screen.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>scroll</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To move the cursor through data one increment at a time. While scrolling, data
|
|
shifts within the window to indicate the current position of the cursor.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>scroll bar</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A control located at the right or bottom of a window that enables you to
|
|
display window content not currently visible.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>scroll box</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The part of a scroll bar that shows the position of the visible information
|
|
relative to the total amount of information available in a window. You click a
|
|
scroll box to see information that is not currently visible.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<glossentry><glossterm>section</glossterm>
|
|
<glossdef>
|
|
<para>A single unit of documentation that is displayed within an Information
|
|
Manager
|
|
browser reading window.</para>
|
|
</glossdef>
|
|
</glossentry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>select</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To add highlighting or some other visual cue to an item or element so that it
|
|
can be operated or enabled. Selection does not imply the initiation of an action
|
|
but rather a change of state, such as highlighting an item in a list, or toggling a
|
|
check box on.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<glossentry><glossterm>Select Printer</glossterm>
|
|
<glossdef>
|
|
<para>Print Manager: Use to obtain information about available printers and
|
|
select a printer to use.</para>
|
|
</glossdef>
|
|
</glossentry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>server</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A system that supplies services to a client.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>session</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The elapsed time between user <Emphasis>login</Emphasis> and <Emphasis>logout</Emphasis>. Also, a particular
|
|
configuration of workspaces that includes Style Manager settings, open
|
|
applications, and the size and position of objects.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Session Manager</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A software application that controls saving sessions, restoring sessions, screen
|
|
locking and unlocking, and the use of screen savers. When a session is saved,
|
|
the state of the desktop environment (location of icons, size and location of
|
|
open windows, open/closed status of applications, current color palette, and
|
|
so on) is preserved so that it can be restored at the next login.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>session server</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A system that provides networked sessions. Session files reside on the session
|
|
server and are used whenever you log in to a system on the network.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<glossentry><glossterm>Setup</glossterm>
|
|
<glossdef>
|
|
<para>A button in the Calendar, Information Manager, Mailer, and Text Editor
|
|
Print
|
|
dialog boxes that displays the Print Setup dialog box. See <emphasis>Print
|
|
Setup</emphasis>.</para>
|
|
</glossdef>
|
|
</glossentry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>shortcut</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>General term for a mouse gesture that simplifies filling out a dialog box. For
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example: As a shortcut, double-click an item in the Filename list box to select it
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and choose OK in one action.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>shortcut keys</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A keyboard key sequence used to activate a menu item, usually through a
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special accelerator key. For example: Press Alt+F to choose Print from the File
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menu.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>slider</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A control that uses a track and arm to set a value from among the available
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values. The position of the arm (or a separate indicator) gives the currently set
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value.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>software application</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A computer program that provides you with tools to do work. Style Manager,
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Text Editor, and File Manager are examples of software applications.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>status area</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A part of a window where information is displayed that shows the state of an
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object or the state of a particular view of an object.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>Style Manager</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>The software application used to customize some of the visual elements and
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|
system device behaviors of the workspace environment, including colors and
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|
fonts, and keyboard, mouse, window, and session start-up behaviors.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>subdirectory</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A directory contained within another directory (sometimes called the <Emphasis>parent
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|
directory</Emphasis>). In graphical user interface applications, this may be called a <Emphasis>subfolder</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>subfolder</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A folder contained within another folder (sometimes called the <Emphasis>parent folder</Emphasis>).
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When discussing command-line activities, this may be called a <Emphasis>subdirectory</Emphasis>.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>submenu</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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<Para>A menu displayed by choosing an item from a menu.</Para>
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</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>subpanel</GlossTerm>
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|
<GlossDef>
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|
<Para>An extension of the Front Panel that slides up providing access to additional
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|
elements. Subpanels usually contain groups of related elements.</Para>
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|
</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
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<GlossEntry>
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<GlossTerm>suffix</GlossTerm>
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<GlossDef>
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|
<Para>A part of a file name, added at the end, separated from other suffixes or the
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|
base file name by some punctuation, such as a period (.).</Para>
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|
</GlossDef>
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|
</GlossEntry>
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|
<GlossEntry>
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|
<GlossTerm>superuser</GlossTerm>
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|
<GlossDef>
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|
<Para>A login identity that enables special permissions for modifying system files
|
|
that most users do not have permission to modify. Superuser is also called “the
|
|
root user” or “root” because the user ID for superuser is <Command>root</Command>. On most
|
|
computer systems, only a few users have permission to become superuser.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
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</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>symbolic link</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
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|
<Para>A type of link that is capable of pointing to a file or directory that resides on
|
|
another physical storage device or partition.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>template</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
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|
<Para>In Mailer, an ASCII file you can create for conveniently including frequently
|
|
typed information, such as your name and electronic mail address, in your
|
|
mail messages.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Terminal</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>In the Front Panel, an item in the Personal Applications subpanel used to open
|
|
a terminal window.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>terminal emulator</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A window that emulates a particular type of terminal for running nonwindow
|
|
programs. Terminal emulator windows are most commonly used for typing
|
|
commands to interact with the computer's operating system.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>text cursor</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A cursor that shows the insertion point for textual input. This cursor usually
|
|
takes the form of an I-beam. Contrast with <Emphasis>location cursor</Emphasis> and <emphasis>pointer</emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Text Editor</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The software application used to create and edit documents.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>text field</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A rectangular area in a window where information is typed. Text fields with
|
|
keyboard focus have a blinking text insertion cursor.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>title bar</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The topmost area of a window containing the window title, window menu
|
|
button, and the maximize and minimize buttons. See also <Emphasis>window title</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>toggle</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>To change the state of a two-state control, such as a radio button or check box,
|
|
using either the mouse or keyboard.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>topic tree</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>In a general help dialog box, an expandable and contractible list of topics that
|
|
can be selected to display help information.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Trash Can</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A container for deleted files or folders.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>tree view</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A view of a folder or files that includes all lower-level folders in the search
|
|
path.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>user name</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An identifier for making a user known to the system. Sometimes called a login
|
|
name. For example, a user whose name is John Doe might have the user name
|
|
jdoe. The login screen prompts for the user name.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>window</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A rectangular area on the display. Software applications typically have one
|
|
main window from which secondary windows, called <Emphasis>dialog boxes</Emphasis>, can be
|
|
opened.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>window frame</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The visible part of a window that surrounds a software application. A window
|
|
frame can contain up to five controls: title bar, resize borders, minimize button,
|
|
maximize button, and the Window menu button.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>window icon</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A minimized window.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Window Manager</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The software application that provides users with the capability to manipulate
|
|
windows on the workspace; for example, opening, resizing, moving, and
|
|
closing windows.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Window menu</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The menu displayed by choosing the Window menu button. The menu
|
|
provides choices that manipulate the location or size of the window, such as
|
|
Move, Size, Minimize, and Maximize.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Window menu button</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The control at the upper left corner of a window, next to the title bar. Choosing
|
|
it displays the Window menu.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<glossentry><glossterm>Word Wrap</glossterm>
|
|
<glossdef>
|
|
<para>1) Mailer: Compose window: Format menu: Use to cause the text that you
|
|
type in the Compose window to automatically move to the next line without
|
|
pressing Return.</para>
|
|
<para>2) Mailer: Print dialog box: Use to prevent the truncation of lines
|
|
that are too long to fit on a printed page.</para>
|
|
</glossdef>
|
|
</glossentry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>work area</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The part of a window where controls and text appear.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>workspace</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The current screen display, the icons and windows it contains, and the
|
|
unoccupied screen area where icons can be placed.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>workspace backdrop</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>See <Emphasis>backdrop</Emphasis>.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>workspace background</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The portion of the display not covered by windows or icons.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>workspace icon</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An icon that has been copied from File Manager to the workspace.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Workspace Manager</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The software application that controls the size, placement, and operation of
|
|
windows within multiple workspaces.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Workspace menu</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The menu displayed by pointing at an unoccupied area of the workspace and
|
|
clicking button 3 on the mouse.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>workspace object</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>An object that resides in a workspace, rather than inside a viewer in a window.
|
|
Workspace objects include windows, icons (minimized windows), and objects
|
|
that have been dragged from File Manager and Application Manager and
|
|
dropped on a workspace.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>workspace switch</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>A control that enables you to select one workspace from among several
|
|
workspaces.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>workspace switch area</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>The rectangular area in the center of the Front Panel that contains the
|
|
workspace switches, the Lock control, the Exit button, and the busy light.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Wrap To Fit</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>In Text Editor, this setting controls whether lines are automatically wrapped to
|
|
fit the window width as you enter text. If set, lines wrap at the edge of the
|
|
window. If not set, you must press Return to end the line.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossEntry>
|
|
<GlossTerm>Write</GlossTerm>
|
|
<GlossDef>
|
|
<Para>Permission to modify the contents of a file or folder.</Para>
|
|
</GlossDef>
|
|
</GlossEntry>
|
|
</Glossary>
|
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