8e6 Technologies ProxyBlocker manual Terminology

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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, indi- cating 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.

•field - an area in a dialog box, window, or screen that either accommodates your data

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