Apple Computer Network Router 2 User Manual download pdf (Page 285)

GLOSSARY

GL-5

Item Info slip A slip that reports statistics for an item headed by a

separator bar. The statistics include the item’s title, type,

creation date, size, and storage location. A user can

change an item’s title in the Item Info slip.

ink text Words written in electronic ink.

input Information transferred into a Newton from some

external source, such as the pen or a modem.

Compare to output.

input area A place in a container view where a user can write

or draw.

input line An input area where a user can write one line of text.

insertion point See caret.

interface See Newton user interface and user interface.

invert To highlight by changing white pixels to black and

vice versa.

large Close box Behaves the same as a Close box but looks slightly

larger to match the standard height of a text button.

main view A principal container view that serves as a center of

user operations for an application. Compare to

application base view.

matte border A thick gray border framed with black.

message An instruction to execute a method (a programmed

function).

method A programmed function. Each method contained in a

template processes a particular message for the view

that the template deﬁnes. When a view receives a

message for which it has a method, the Newton executes

that method.

Names File The built-in application for storing names, addresses,

phone numbers, and other information about people.

Newton user interface

The standard conventions for interacting with Newton

devices. The interface ensures users a consistent means

of interacting with all Newton devices and the

applications designed to run on them.

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Apple Computer Network Router 2 User Manual Page 285