This glossary contains terms that can help you understand the Horizon Launcher and this guide. It defines terms as they are used in this guide; it may not explain how the terms are used in other contexts.
Glossary Term |
Definition |
Application |
A software program designed to complete specific tasks and functions, such as Horizon or Microsoft Internet Explorer. |
Diacritic |
Marks found over or under letters and used in foreign languages or specialized technical material (such as the acute accent over the “e” in the word “fiancè”). These marks are added to a character to create a new character that indicates a change in pronunciation. These special characters also can include non-keyboard characters, such as the copyright or the paragraph symbol. |
Folder |
A division on a hierarchical index tree, such as the navigation bar, that contains files and other subfolders. |
Function key |
Any of the keys at the top of the keyboard that start with the letter F (for example, F1 through F12). |
Launcher |
The user interface that Horizon displays after you log in. From the Launcher you can start all the software and database functions that your library chooses to include there. |
Lead‑in key |
A function key that you press before a shortcut to invoke a particular option (for example, press F9 before a navigation bar shortcut, or press F7 before a diacritic shortcut). |
Lines at Root |
The dotted horizontal lines in the navigation bar that connect folders and processes to the far left vertical line (root). |
Model Navigation Bar |
The window inside the Customize Launcher window where you can modify the folders and processes that display on the actual navigation bar. |
Navigation Bar |
A tree menu that organizes processes and tasks. The navigation bar lets you access Horizon processes and tasks, as well as non-Horizon applications and files. |
Process |
One or more tasks that you can perform in Horizon (for example, opening the Table Editor). |
Shortcut |
A key, keystroke combination, or button that launches a specific process or function. (For example, you can press F2 to start a new search.) |
Toolbar |
A section of a window that displays icons or text that let you do particular tasks inside the Horizon application. |
Toolbar space |
The empty (gray) area next to the main toolbar above the Horizon workspace. |
Tooltips |
The small labels that display over a button on a toolbar when you stop your mouse pointer. A Tooltip tells you what a button is or does. |
Workspace |
The area inside the Launcher after you display the navigation bar and toolbars where you can do Horizon tasks, such as edit a MARC record. The workspace may be gray or display a custom background. |
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