GLOSSARY
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context-sensitive Describes an application that can adjust its actions
according to the current situation. For example, an
application with context-sensitive user input adjusts
handwriting recognition according to the type of field
(name, date, time, number, phone number, and so on).
control An object in a container view that a user can manipulate
with a pen to cause instant action with visible results or
to change settings to modify a future action.
Date Book The built-in application for recording and viewing
appointments and calendar notes, setting alarms,
entering repeating events, and keeping a to-do list.
dimmed Describes words or objects that appear gray. Do not dim
text or objects in Newton applications; hide objects that
are disabled or unavailable.
divider bar See separator bar.
double-tap To touch the same spot, or nearly the same spot, twice in
rapid succession with the pen.
drag To place the pen on a movable object, slide the pen
to move the object, and lift the pen to stop moving
the object.
drag handle A small control that a user can drag to move a container
view. It is a small black tab with a central hole, and is
centered in the view’s top border.
drawer A container view that slides open and closed at the
bottom of another container view.
edit To change or modify. For example, to insert, remove,
replace, or move text.
electronic ink The marks a user sees as the user writes or draws on the
screen, as opposed to the typeset words or regular
shapes the system displays when it recognizes the
user’s writing or drawing.
endpoint A type of communications connection such as a
serial connection, modem, infrared beam, or
AppleTalk network.
expando An input area that expands when tapped to become
large enough for writing.