8e6 Technologies ER manual Terminology

ENTERPRISE REPORTER OVERVIEW HOW TO USE THIS USER GUIDE

Terminology

The following terms are used throughout this user guide. Sample images (not to scale) are included for each item.

•alert box - a message box that opens in response to an entry you made in a dialog box, window, or screen. This box often contains a button (usually labeled “OK”) for you

to click in order to confirm or execute a command.

•button - an object in a dialog box, window, or screen that can be clicked with your mouse to execute a command.

•checkbox - a small square in a dialog box, window, or screen used for indi- cating whether or not you wish to

select an option. This object allows you to toggle between two choices. By clicking in this box, a check mark or an “X” is placed, indicating that you selected the option. When this box is not checked, the option is not selected.

•dialog box - a box that opens in response to a command made in a window or screen, and requires your input. You must choose an option by clicking a button (such as “Yes” or “No”, or “Next” or “Cancel”) to execute your command. As dictated by this box, you also might need to make one or more

entries or selections prior to clicking a button.

4 8E6 TECHNOLOGIES, ENTERPRISE REPORTER ADMINISTRATOR USER GUIDE