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HELP MENU [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tab-index feature
1, record 1, English, tab%2Dindex%20feature
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tab-index features and access keys should be implemented as Government of Canada(GoC) sites must be designed with a view to making the information accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities who use adaptive technologies to receive and disseminate information. When implementing these features there must be a common approach across departments and agencies to maintain a consistency in the application across GoC Web sites as to not confuse the user. When tab-index features and access keys are implemented on GoC Web sites, a description on how to use them must be included under the Help button off of the Common Menu Bar. 1, record 1, English, - tab%2Dindex%20feature
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- index de signalisation
1, record 1, French, index%20de%20signalisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On doit installer des index de signalisation et des clés d'accès puisque les sites du gouvernement du Canada doivent être conçus de manière à rendre l'information accessible à tous les utilisateurs, y compris les personnes handicapées qui utilisent des techniques d'adaptation pour recevoir et diffuser de l'information. Les ministères et organismes qui installent de telles fonctions doivent adopter une approche commune afin d'en assurer ume mise en œuvre uniforme dans tous les sites du gouvernement du Canada et de ne pas désorienter les utilisateurs. Dans les sites qui contiennent des index de signalisation et des clés d'accès, on doit pouvoir obtenir une description de la façon de les utiliser en cliquant sur le bouton «Aide» de la barre de menus commune. 1, record 1, French, - index%20de%20signalisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Software
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- help menu
1, record 2, English, help%20menu
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A help menu can be displayed permanently or popped up at any time. This is the way a user explicitly asks for help. 2, record 2, English, - help%20menu
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- menu d'aide
1, record 2, French, menu%20d%27aide
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On retrouve dans le menu d'aide les informations sur les mises à jour, l'index des états, les réponses aux questions les plus fréquentes et d'autres informations [permettant de] mieux utiliser le modèle. 2, record 2, French, - menu%20d%27aide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Soporte lógico (Software)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- menú de ayuda
1, record 2, Spanish, men%C3%BA%20de%20ayuda
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ayuda brindada por los sistemas operativos de microcomputadoras (microordenadores), para permitir al usuario, que no sabe qué hacer ante cierta situación, escoger entre ciertas acciones que puede ejecutar el sistema. 1, record 2, Spanish, - men%C3%BA%20de%20ayuda
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- navigation system
1, record 3, English, navigation%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Given the enormous resources now available on-line at GoC [Government of Canada] sites, a logical and consistent system of navigation is key to improving access. Effective navigation depends on consistent application of standards that are both visible and invisible to the end-user. Well-designed and strategically placed menu bars give users visual cues to site navigation. Search functions help simplify the task of locating specific information. 2, record 3, English, - navigation%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of a website. 3, record 3, English, - navigation%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Contextual navigation system, embedded navigation system, global navigation system, local navigation system, primary navigation system, secondary navigation system, site-wide navigation system, supplemental navigation system, tertiary navigation system. 3, record 3, English, - navigation%20system
Record 3, Key term(s)
- system of navigation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de navigation
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20navigation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec les ressources énormes maintenant disponibles en ligne aux sites du GC [gouvernement du Canada], un système de navigation cohérent et logique permettra d'en améliorer l'accès. Une navigation efficace repose sur l'application cohérente de normes à la fois visibles et invisibles pour l'utilisateur final. Des barres de menus bien conçues et disposées stratégiquement présentent aux utilisateurs des indices visuels pour naviguer sur le site. Les fonctions de recherche simplifient la recherche d'une information précise. 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20navigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'un site Web. 3, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20navigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Système de navigation à l'échelle du site, système de navigation contextuel, système de navigation enchâssé, système de navigation intégré, système de navigation primaire, système de navigation principal, système de navigation secondaire, système de navigation supplémentaire, système de navigation tertiaire. 3, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20navigation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-09-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- help system
1, record 4, English, help%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- assistance system 2, record 4, English, assistance%20system
correct
- assistant 2, record 4, English, assistant
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of an interactive system responsible for providing the user with information about the workings of the program on request. Help can be obtained in a number of ways : by typing the word "help", by pressing a particular function key on the keyboard, or by using a mouse or other pointing device to select a "help" item from a menu. 3, record 4, English, - help%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A help system supports the user in handling and mastering an information processing system. ... A comprehensive help system not only answers questions of users, but also "looks over their shoulders" and interrupts when appropriate. 2, record 4, English, - help%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
One of the problems with traditional assistance systems is that users have to often formulate their requests for help in terms of [Bstem commands and keywords which they may not remember or even know in the first place. ... An effective assistant must, therefore, have the capability to interpret user queries which are posed in natural language, so that users are not burdened wit the task of translating their requests in terms of system terminology. 2, record 4, English, - help%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système d'aide
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Textes d'aide pour un programme d'application, incorporés à un système permettant, par exemple, de se déplacer à travers les différents textes vers l'avant et vers l'arrière. Il dispose également d'un index des sujets traités ainsi que de références à d'autres sujets. Contrairement aux fichiers d'aide habituels, un système d'aide est généralement piloté par des options particulières de menus. 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système d'aide à l'utilisateur vise à réaliser une interface homme/machine intelligente qui assiste l'élève dans l'emploi du didacticiel. Son objectif principal est d'accélérer le temps d'apprentissage du logiciel. Un objectif secondaire du système d'aide est de réaliser un système sans manuel, c'est-à-dire un système où il n'est pas nécessaire d'avoir lu la documentation pour s'en servir. 3, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
- Administración escolar y paraescolar
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de ayuda
1, record 4, Spanish, sistema%20de%20ayuda
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de un sistema interactivo, responsable de ofrecer al usario la información solicitada sobre cómo trabajar con un programa. 1, record 4, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20ayuda
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- site navigation
1, record 5, English, site%20navigation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Given the enormous resources now available on-line at GoC sites, a logical and consistent system of navigation is key to improving access. Effective navigation depends on consistent application of standards that are both visible and invisible to the end-user. Well-designed and strategically placed menu bars give users visual cues to site navigation. Search functions help simplify the task of locating specific information. 1, record 5, English, - site%20navigation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- navigation sur le site
1, record 5, French, navigation%20sur%20le%20site
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec les ressources énormes maintenant disponibles en ligne aux sites du GC, un système de navigation cohérent et logique permettra d'en améliorer l'accès. Une navigation efficace repose sur l'application cohérente de normes à la fois visibles et invisibles pour utilisateur final. Des barres de menus bien conçues et disposées stratégiquement présentent aux utilisateurs des indices visuels pour naviguer sur le site. Les fonctions de recherche simplifient la recherche d'une information précise. 2, record 5, French, - navigation%20sur%20le%20site
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes (et définitions) tirés des Normes et lignes directrices pour la Normalisation des sites (NSI) intranet, extranet et autres réseaux électroniques. 1, record 5, French, - navigation%20sur%20le%20site
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-10-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Effective navigation
1, record 6, English, Effective%20navigation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Given the enormous resources now available on-line at GoC sites, a logical and consistent system of navigation is key to improving access. Effective navigation depends on consistent application of standards that are both visible and invisible to the end-user. Well-designed and strategically placed menu bars give users visual cues to site navigation. Search functions help simplify the task of locating specific information. 1, record 6, English, - Effective%20navigation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- navigation efficace
1, record 6, French, navigation%20efficace
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec les ressources énormes maintenant disponibles en ligne aux sites du GC, un système de navigation cohérent et logique permettra d'en améliorer l'accès. Une navigation efficace repose sur l'application cohérente de normes à la fois visibles et invisibles pour utilisateur final. Des barres de menus bien conçues et disposées stratégiquement présentent aux utilisateurs des indices visuels pour naviguer sur le site. Les fonctions de recherche simplifient la recherche d'une information précise. 1, record 6, French, - navigation%20efficace
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions) tirés des Normes et lignes directrices pour la Normalisation des sites (NSI) intranet, extranet et autres réseaux électroniques. 2, record 6, French, - navigation%20efficace
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- layout menu
1, record 7, English, layout%20menu
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Like the ’System’ and ’Help’ menus, the layout menu appears on every screen in the R/3 System. It contains functions that allow you to configure the R/3 window to suit your own requirements. You use the layout menu to : change the colors of the various R/3 control elements; change the text display font; change the window size; display/hide the standard toolbar, application toolbar and status bar; display/hide grid lines in lists; display the local time or the system response time enable or disable automatic tabbing; determine the position of the cursor. 1, record 7, English, - layout%20menu
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- menu de mise en page
1, record 7, French, menu%20de%20mise%20en%20page
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout comme les menus «Système» et «Aide», le menu de mise en page apparaît à chaque écran du système R/3. Il contient des fonctions qui permettent à l'utilisateur de configurer la fenêtre R/3 de la façon qui lui convient. Il est possible d'utiliser le menu de mise en page pour faire ce qui suit : modifier les couleurs des différents éléments de contrôle du système R/3; modifier la police d'affichage de texte; modifier les dimensions d'une fenêtre; afficher/cacher la barre d'outils standard, la barre d'outils d'application et la barre d'état; afficher/cacher les lignes de grille dans les listes; afficher l'heure locale ou le temps de réaction du système; activer ou désactiver la fonction de tabulation automatique; déterminer la position du curseur. 1, record 7, French, - menu%20de%20mise%20en%20page
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Government Electronic Directory Services - Online Help
1, record 8, English, Government%20Electronic%20Directory%20Services%20%2D%20Online%20Help
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GEDS features an online help menu, complete with trouble-shouting and tips to conduct searches faster and easier. GEDS also allows for feedback from users. Public Works and Government Services Canada. 1, record 8, English, - Government%20Electronic%20Directory%20Services%20%2D%20Online%20Help
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Service d'annuaires gouvernementaux électroniques - Aide en ligne
1, record 8, French, Service%20d%27annuaires%20gouvernementaux%20%C3%A9lectroniques%20%2D%20Aide%20en%20ligne
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le SAGE offre de l'aide en ligne complète comportant un volet dépannage ainsi que des trucs aidant à faire les recherches plus rapidement et plus facilement. Le SAGE permet aussi à ses utilisateurs de communiquer leurs commentaires. Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 8, French, - Service%20d%27annuaires%20gouvernementaux%20%C3%A9lectroniques%20%2D%20Aide%20en%20ligne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-12-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Help window
1, record 9, English, Help%20window
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- help window 2, record 9, English, help%20window
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the user selects Help window from the HELP pull-down menu, then a HELP icon attaches to the mouse cursor. The user can get help about a window by moving the HELP icon into a window and buttoning the window. A message associated with the selected window is printed in a special help window. 3, record 9, English, - Help%20window
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The COACH help window displays information designed for the user’s current needs. It shows a user legal syntax, pertinent examples and helpful concepts. 4, record 9, English, - Help%20window
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology of window elements, menus, dialog boxes, message boxes other GUI screen elements, keys, user actions, and applications for Microsoft Windows. 5, record 9, English, - Help%20window
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fenêtre d'aide
1, record 9, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20d%27aide
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- zone de messages d'aide 2, record 9, French, zone%20de%20messages%20d%27aide
correct, feminine noun
- zone d'aide 3, record 9, French, zone%20d%27aide
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Logiciel.- Existe-t-il une zone de messages d'aide clairement identifiée? [...] Pour chaque page-écran, peut-on clairement identifier les zones fonctionnelles nécessaires (d'état de la situation, d'affichage de l'information, de dialogue et de messages d'aide)? 2, record 9, French, - fen%C3%AAtre%20d%27aide
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-12-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Computer Display Technology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- HELP icon
1, record 10, English, HELP%20icon
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the user selects Help window from the HELP pull-down menu, then a HELP icon attaches to the mouse cursor. The user can get help about a window by moving the HELP icon into a window and buttoning the window. A message associated with the selected window is printed in a special help window. 1, record 10, English, - HELP%20icon
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- icône d'aide
1, record 10, French, ic%C3%B4ne%20d%27aide
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-05-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Computer Graphics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- dismiss button 1, record 11, English, dismiss%20button
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Justification proposed by Intergraph : Select the dismiss button to delete the HELP pop-up menu or window. 1, record 11, English, - dismiss%20button
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Infographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- touche de rejet
1, record 11, French, touche%20de%20rejet
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-05-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- context-sensitive
1, record 12, English, context%2Dsensitive
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PSS includes help screens that are contact-sensitive, that is they apply to the panel you are working or, with no need to go back to the main menu. 1, record 12, English, - context%2Dsensitive
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- travaillant en contexte
1, record 12, French, travaillant%20en%20contexte
correct, adjective
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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