To add multiple items to a selected set by augmenting the selection technique. For example, you can add to a selection by moving the pointer to a new item and pressing Control and mouse button 2 simultaneously.

A unit of data, such as text, program, image, and so on, that is stored in a folder (directory).

The software application that manages the files and directories on your system.

The name of the file as it is stored in a folder (directory) or on a storage device. A file name consists of a base name and any suffixes. A fully qualified file name also includes the path.

A host computer that stores data files used by applications.

A suffix added to the end of a file name, often used in file typing or to categorize files for the user.

Characteristics of a file that determine how it is used. The type of a file may be determined by a portion of its name (for example, the file extension) or by its content.

Used to display only objects that meet certain criteria, such as a name pattern match, and to hide all other objects from view.

The place to which keyboard input is directed, indicated by the highlight.

An icon that represents a directory.

A complete set of characters (letters, digits, and special characters) of one size and one typeface. Ten-point Helvetica bold is an example of a font.

The content of a window and the color or shading used to distinguish it from the window's background.

A centrally located window containing controls for accessing applications and utilities, including the workspace switch. The Front Panel occupies all workspaces.

An object in the Front Panel used as an interface to basic system services and frequently performed tasks and operations. Controls in the default Front Panel are: Clock, Calendar, Mailer, Text Editor, Help Viewer, File Manager, Printer, Style Manager, Application Manager, and Trash Can.

An area on each end of the Front Panel used for moving the Front Panel and for bringing it to the front of the workspace.

The small squares displayed at the corners and midpoints of a selected graphic element.

A collection of users who are referred to by a common name.

Also, a permission setting that determines a group's access to files.

In Calendar, an appointment for a group of people, scheduled using the Group Appointment Editor.

In Mailer, the basic information about an electronic mail message as it appears in the mailer container. A message header displays the name of the sender, subject, the date and time it was received, and message size.

A button or menu item used to access information about objects, choices, tasks, and error messages.

A set of help volumes that provide online information about related applications.

An alphabetic listing of help topics.

A designated key, usually the F1 key, used to request online help information about what the cursor is currently on.

Some keyboards have a dedicated Help key that may take the place of F1.

A special help volume that lists all the online help registered on your system.