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Alt tag	-	A small piece of� information that you can enter about a graphic. Whenever you leave your curser on the graphic without clicking it shows this information.�
Alt tag	-	A small piece of� information that you can enter about a graphic. Whenever you leave your curser on the graphic without clicking it shows this information.�
Archive	-	The process of removing information so that it will no longer be accessible from the front-end of the site, but will still be available to you for review at a later date.
Archive	-	The process of removing information so that it will no longer be accessible from the front-end of the site, but will still be available to you for review at a later date.
Auto Response	-	An automatically generated and sent response sent to a user's e-mail address, usually to thank the user for filling out a web form
Auto Response	-	An automatically generated and sent response sent to a user's e-mail address, usually to thank the user for filling out a web form
Browser	-	A program that access and displays files and other data available on the Internet (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer).
Browser	-	A program that access and displays files and other data available on the Internet (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer).
Cache	-	A small fast memory holding recently accessed data, designed to speed up subsequent access to the same data.
Cache	-	A small fast memory holding recently accessed data, designed to speed up subsequent access to the same data.
Caption	-	A little note that appears under an image.
Caption	-	A little note that appears under an image.
Check Box	-	In a web form, the user may be presented with 1 or more options, where any number of selections can be made. A check appears next to the options that have been selected.
Check Box	-	In a web form, the user may be presented with 1 or more options, where any number of selections can be made. A check appears next to the options that have been selected.
Click	-	Pressing the left mouse button to select the item displayed on the screen to which the cursor is pointing.
Click	-	Pressing the left mouse button to select the item displayed on the screen to which the cursor is pointing.
Custom tags	-	Custom tags are a way of adding customized dynamic data to your text fields in the same way you enter standard HTML tags. Applicable custom tags are listed in their appropriate module administration menus.
Custom tags	-	Custom tags are a way of adding customized dynamic data to your text fields in the same way you enter standard HTML tags. Applicable custom tags are listed in their appropriate module administration menus.
Discussion Forum	-	A place where a user can view and post messages, and reply to messages posted by other users.
Discussion Forum	-	A place where a user can view and post messages, and reply to messages posted by other users.
Download	-	To transfer (data or programs) from a server or host computer to one's own computer.
Download	-	To transfer (data or programs) from a server or host computer to one's own computer.
E-mail	-	A system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network, as between personal computers.
E-mail	-	A system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network, as between personal computers.
E-mail address	-	The string used to specify the source or destination of an electronic mail message. E.g. "john@hotmail.com".
E-mail address	-	The string used to specify the source or destination of an electronic mail message. E.g. "john@hotmail.com".
FAQ	-	Frequently Asked Question
FAQ	-	Frequently Asked Question
File Extension	-	The letters after the "." in the name of a file, which indicates what type of file it is, ie."Stuff.txt" - the .txt indicates that the Stuff file is a text file. When renaming a file, be careful to not change the file extension.
File Extension	-	The letters after the "." in the name of a file, which indicates what type of file it is, ie."Stuff.txt" - the .txt indicates that the Stuff file is a text file. When renaming a file, be careful to not change the file extension.
File transfer	-	Copying a file (document, graphic, music, etc) from one computer to another over a computer network.
File transfer	-	Copying a file (document, graphic, music, etc) from one computer to another over a computer network.
Filter	-	Specify a filter to search for and return only data that matches the filter criterion
Filter	-	Specify a filter to search for and return only data that matches the filter criterion
Flash Movie	-	Flash, a popular authoring software developed by Macromedia, is used to create vector graphics-based animation programs with full-screen navigation interfaces, graphic illustrations, and simple interactivity in an antialiased, resizable file format that is small enough to stream across a normal modem connection.� It is basically a short, animated movie.
Flash Movie	-	Flash, a popular authoring software developed by Macromedia, is used to create vector graphics-based animation programs with full-screen navigation interfaces, graphic illustrations, and simple interactivity in an antialiased, resizable file format that is small enough to stream across a normal modem connection.� It is basically a short, animated movie.
Form	-	A way of collecting information from users by having them answer a set of questions that are then sent to you when the user clicks the "Send" button.
Form	-	A way of collecting information from users by having them answer a set of questions that are then sent to you when the user clicks the "Send" button.
Form Controls	-	The actual components of a form, including all buttons, text boxes, radio buttons, check boxes, pull down lists, etc.
Form Controls	-	The actual components of a form, including all buttons, text boxes, radio buttons, check boxes, pull down lists, etc.
GIF	-	The GIF (the original and preferred pronunciation is DJIF; it stands for Graphics Interchange Format) is one of the two most common file formats for graphic images on the World Wide Web.
GIF	-	The GIF (the original and preferred pronunciation is DJIF; it stands for Graphics Interchange Format) is one of the two most common file formats for graphic images on the World Wide Web.
Hits	-	The number of requests to the server. It is used to get an overview of how your server performs. In essence, I believe that it records the number of files that are actually accessed. Plus, the uses has to stay on the site for at least five minutes in order to be recorded as a hit.
Hits	-	The number of requests to the server. It is used to get an overview of how your server performs. In essence, I believe that it records the number of files that are actually accessed. Plus, the uses has to stay on the site for at least five minutes in order to be recorded as a hit.
HTML	-	A language used to structure text and multimedia documents and to set up hypertext links between documents, used extensively on the World Wide Web.
HTML	-	A language used to structure text and multimedia documents and to set up hypertext links between documents, used extensively on the World Wide Web.
Hyperlink	-	A reference (link) from some point in one hypertext document to (some point in) another document or another place in the same document. A browser usually displays a hyperlink in some distinguishing way, e.g. in a different colour, font or style. When the user activates the link (e.g. by clicking on it with the mouse) the browser will display the target of the link
Hyperlink	-	A reference (link) from some point in one hypertext document to (some point in) another document or another place in the same document. A browser usually displays a hyperlink in some distinguishing way, e.g. in a different colour, font or style. When the user activates the link (e.g. by clicking on it with the mouse) the browser will display the target of the link
Impression	-	Impressions are the number� of times an ad shows up on your site.
Impression	-	Impressions are the number� of times an ad shows up on your site.
IP address	-	An IP address that uniquely identifies a site on an internet
IP address	-	An IP address that uniquely identifies a site on an internet
JPEG	-	A JPEG (pronounced JAY-peg) is a graphic image file created by choosing from a range of compression qualities (actually, from one of a suite of compression algorithms).
JPEG	-	A JPEG (pronounced JAY-peg) is a graphic image file created by choosing from a range of compression qualities (actually, from one of a suite of compression algorithms).
Link	-	See Hyperlink
Link	-	See Hyperlink
Marketplace	-	An area on your site where you can host classified ads and other things of the sort with an interface that allows searchable/sortable item attributes.
Marketplace	-	An area on your site where you can host classified ads and other things of the sort with an interface that allows searchable/sortable item attributes.
Media	-	Media may be any format (images, documents, zip files, etc.)
Media	-	Media may be any format (images, documents, zip files, etc.)
Meta tags	-	The Meta tags can be used to identify properties of a web document (e.g., author, expiration date, a list of key words, etc.) and assign values to those properties.
Meta tags	-	The Meta tags can be used to identify properties of a web document (e.g., author, expiration date, a list of key words, etc.) and assign values to those properties.
Multiselect List	-	This appears as a multiline version of a dropdown list. This should be used to specify multiple values in a list (ie Things I Collect: stamps/comics/sandicast dogs). The possible values will be added after creation. When using a multiselect list, to select more than one value you must click on one, then each time you want to select another value in addition to it you must hold down your "Ctrl" ("Shift" on a Mac) key and click on the new value you'd like to add. Most people that use the internet are not very familiar with this multiselect list usage, as a result we suggest against it's use, substituting a series of checkboxes instead.
Multiselect List	-	This appears as a multiline version of a dropdown list. This should be used to specify multiple values in a list (ie Things I Collect: stamps/comics/sandicast dogs). The possible values will be added after creation. When using a multiselect list, to select more than one value you must click on one, then each time you want to select another value in addition to it you must hold down your "Ctrl" ("Shift" on a Mac) key and click on the new value you'd like to add. Most people that use the internet are not very familiar with this multiselect list usage, as a result we suggest against it's use, substituting a series of checkboxes instead.
Navigation Bar	-	A list of links to the main parts of a website (ie. "about us", "contact us", etc.).
Navigation Bar	-	A list of links to the main parts of a website (ie. "about us", "contact us", etc.).
Pop Up Window	-	A new window that suddenly appears, usually containing advertisements or important information.
Pop Up Window	-	A new window that suddenly appears, usually containing advertisements or important information.
Protected Areas	-	Access to areas of your website is protected (cannot be seen) from certain users
Protected Areas	-	Access to areas of your website is protected (cannot be seen) from certain users
Pull Down List	-	In a web form, it presents the user with a list of possibilities. To view the list, click the arrow, and to select an option, click on your choice. (same as dropdown list)
Pull Down List	-	In a web form, it presents the user with a list of possibilities. To view the list, click the arrow, and to select an option, click on your choice. (same as dropdown list)
Radio Buttons	-	In a web form, the user is presented with 2 or more options, where only one choice can be made.A dot appears next to the option that is chosen.
Radio Buttons	-	In a web form, the user is presented with 2 or more options, where only one choice can be made.A dot appears next to the option that is chosen.
Server	-	A computer that processes requests for HTML and other documents that are components of webpages.
Server	-	A computer that processes requests for HTML and other documents that are components of webpages.
Text Box	-	A box in which a user can enter information by typing it in.
Text Box	-	A box in which a user can enter information by typing it in.
Textarea	-	A multi-line text field.
Textarea	-	A multi-line text field.
Thread	-	When a discussion forum message is replied to, a thread is created. A thread can be one or many messages long.
Thread	-	When a discussion forum message is replied to, a thread is created. A thread can be one or many messages long.
Thread Root	-	The original (first) message in a thread.
Thread Root	-	The original (first) message in a thread.
Upload	-	To transfer (data or programs) from one's own computer to a server.
Upload	-	To transfer (data or programs) from one's own computer to a server.
URL	-	A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) (pronounced YU-AHR-EHL or, in some quarters, UHRL) is the address of a file (resource) accessible on the Internet.
URL	-	A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) (pronounced YU-AHR-EHL or, in some quarters, UHRL) is the address of a file (resource) accessible on the Internet.
Virus	-	A small program that searches out other programs and "infects" them by embedding a copy of itself in them. When these programs are executed, the embedded virus is executed too, thus propagating the "infection". This normally happens invisibly to the user.
Virus	-	A small program that searches out other programs and "infects" them by embedding a copy of itself in them. When these programs are executed, the embedded virus is executed too, thus propagating the "infection". This normally happens invisibly to the user.
Visits	-	Our stats program tries to summarize the hits by one person to a VISIT. This is quite a tricky process, because you don't really know if it is a request from the same IP-address is coming from the same user (NAT, Proxies, ...).
Visits	-	Our stats program tries to summarize the hits by one person to a VISIT. This is quite a tricky process, because you don't really know if it is a request from the same IP-address is coming from the same user (NAT, Proxies, ...).
Window	-	A rectangular area on the screen that displays its own file or message independently of the other areas of the screen.
Window	-	A rectangular area on the screen that displays its own file or message independently of the other areas of the screen.