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-terms;glossary -common terms;glossary -glossary;common terms -terminology;glossary - -General Glossary -This glossary includes explanations of some of the most important terms you will come across in $[officename]. -

+terms +common terms;glossaries +glossaries;common terms +terminology;glossaries + +General Glossary +This glossary includes explanations of some of the most important terms you will come across in $[officename]. + Use the glossary to look up unfamiliar terms found in any $[officename] application. - +

- -Adabas + +Adabas Adabas D is a database format for $[officename] databases under Windows, Linux and Solaris Sparc. More information about Adabas, further Help files and purchasing higher versions can be found on the producer's homepage at: http://www.adabas.com. - -

-ADO -The ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) database format from Microsoft lets a programmer writing Windows applications get access to a relational or non-relational database from both Microsoft and other database providers. Can only be used under Windows. -

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+ADO +The ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) database format from Microsoft lets a programmer writing Windows applications get access to a relational or non-relational database from both Microsoft and other database providers. Can only be used under Windows. +

ASCII; definition - -ASCII -Abbreviation for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. ASCII is a character set for displaying fonts on personal computers. It consists of 128 characters including letters, numbers, punctuation and symbols. The extended ASCII character set contains 256 characters. Each character has been assigned a unique number, also referred to as ASCII Code. -In HTML pages, only characters from the 7 Bit ASCII character set should appear. Other characters, such as German umlauts, are distinguished by way of a separate code. The $[officename] export filter performs the necessary conversion automatically. -

-Bézier Object -Developed by the French mathematician Pierre Bézier, a Bézier curve is a mathematically defined curve used in two-dimensional graphic applications. The curve is defined by four points: the initial position and the terminating position, and two separate middle points. Bézier objects can be modified by moving these points with the mouse. -

-Bit -A bit (short for binary digit) is the smallest unit of data in a computer. A bit has a single binary value, either 0 or 1. Although computers usually provide instructions that can test and manipulate bits, they generally are designed to store data and execute instructions in bit multiples called bytes. In most computer systems, there are eight bits in a byte. -

+ +ASCII +Abbreviation for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. ASCII is a character set for displaying fonts on personal computers. It consists of 128 characters including letters, numbers, punctuation and symbols. The extended ASCII character set contains 256 characters. Each character has been assigned a unique number, also referred to as ASCII Code. +In HTML pages, only characters from the 7 Bit ASCII character set should appear. Other characters, such as German umlauts, are distinguished by way of a separate code. The $[officename] export filter performs the necessary conversion automatically. + +

+Bézier Object +Developed by the French mathematician Pierre Bézier, a Bézier curve is a mathematically defined curve used in two-dimensional graphic applications. The curve is defined by four points: the initial position and the terminating position, and two separate middle points. Bézier objects can be modified by moving these points with the mouse. +

+Bit +A bit (short for binary digit) is the smallest unit of data in a computer. A bit has a single binary value, either 0 or 1. Although computers usually provide instructions that can test and manipulate bits, they generally are designed to store data and execute instructions in bit multiples called bytes. In most computer systems, there are eight bits in a byte. +

bitmaps; definition - -Bitmap -A bitmap defines a display space and the color for each pixel or "bit" in the display space. In general, when people refer to bitmaps, they mean a raster graphic or pixel graphic. This kind of graphic is dissolved into single points that can be controlled independently of each other. Common bitmap file formats are BMP, GIF and JPEG. -

+ +Bitmap +A bitmap defines a display space and the color for each pixel or "bit" in the display space. In general, when people refer to bitmaps, they mean a raster graphic or pixel graphic. This kind of graphic is dissolved into single points that can be controlled independently of each other. Common bitmap file formats are BMP, GIF and JPEG. +

-CTL;definition -complex text layout;definition -Arabic;language settings -Hebrew;language settings -Thai;language settings -Hindi;language settings +CTL;definition +complex text layout;definition +Arabic;language settings +Hebrew;language settings +Thai;language settings +Hindi;language settings language settings;complex text layout - -Complex Text Layout (CTL) -Languages with complex text layout may have some or all of the following features: - - -The language is written with characters or glyphs that are composed of several parts - - -The text direction is from right to left. - - -Currently, $[officename] supports Hindi, Thai, Hebrew, and Arabic as CTL languages. -Enable CTL support using Tools - Options - Language Settings - Languages. -

-DBase (dBase) -Abbreviation for Data Base, a common database and file format. -

+ +Complex Text Layout (CTL) +Languages with complex text layout may have some or all of the following features: + + +The language is written with characters or glyphs that are composed of several parts + + +The text direction is from right to left. + + +Currently, $[officename] supports Hindi, Thai, Hebrew, and Arabic as CTL languages. +Enable CTL support using Tools - Options - Language Settings - Languages. + +

+Context Menu +

+DBase (dBase) +Abbreviation for Data Base, a common database and file format. +

DDE; definition - -DDE -DDE stands for "Dynamic Data Exchange," which is a predecessor of OLE, "Object Linking and Embedding". With DDE, objects are linked through file reference, but not embedded. -You can create an DDE link using the following procedure: Select cells from a $[officename] Calc spreadsheet, copy them into the clipboard and switch to another spreadsheet and select the Edit - Paste Special dialog. Select the Link option to insert the contents as a DDE link. When activating a link, the inserted cell area will be read from its original file. -

-Direct and Style Formatting -If you format a document without Styles, it is referred to as "direct" formatting. This means modifying text or other objects, such as frames or tables, by applying various attributes directly. The format applies only to the selected area and all changes must be made separately. Styles, on the other hand, are not applied to the text directly, but rather are defined in the Stylist and then applied. One advantage is that when you change a Style, all parts of the document to which that Style is assigned are modified at the same time. -You can remove direct formatting from your document by selecting the entire text with the shortcut keys Command -Ctrl+A and then choosing Format - Default. -

+ +DDE +DDE stands for "Dynamic Data Exchange," which is a predecessor of OLE, "Object Linking and Embedding". With DDE, objects are linked through file reference, but not embedded. +You can create a DDE link using the following procedure: Select cells from a Calc spreadsheet, copy them into the clipboard and switch to another spreadsheet and select the Edit - Paste Special dialog. Select the Link option to insert the contents as a DDE link. When activating a link, the inserted cell area will be read from its original file. + +

+Direct and Style Formatting +If you format a document without Styles, it is referred to as "direct" formatting. This means modifying text or other objects, such as frames or tables, by applying various attributes directly. The format applies only to the selected area and all changes must be made separately. Styles, on the other hand, are not applied to the text directly, but rather are defined in the Styles and Formatting window and then applied. One advantage is that when you change a Style, all parts of the document to which that Style is assigned are modified at the same time. +You can remove direct formatting from your document by selecting the entire text with the shortcut keys Command +Ctrl+A and then choosing Format - Default Formatting. +

-windows; docking -docking; windows - -Docking -Some windows in $[officename], the Stylist, the Navigator and the Gallery, are "dockable" windows. You can move these windows, re-size them or dock them to an edge. On each edge you can dock several windows on top of, or alongside each other; then, by moving the border lines, you can change the relative proportions of the window. - -To undock and re-dock, double-click a vacant area in the window while pressing Command -Ctrl. In the Stylist, you can also double-click a gray part of the window next to the icons. - -

-Docking (AutoHide) -On any window edge where another window is docked you will see two buttons which allow you to show, hide or fix the window. - - -If you use the arrow button on the window edge to show the other window, the window will remain visible until you manually hide it again (with the same button). - - -If you show the window by clicking the window border, you activate the AutoHide function. The AutoHide function allows you to temporarily show a hidden window by clicking on its edge. When you move the pointer outside of the window area, it will become hidden again. - - -

+windows; docking definition +docking; definition + +Docking +Some windows in $[officename], for example the Styles and Formatting window and the Navigator, are "dockable" windows. You can move these windows, re-size them or dock them to an edge. On each edge you can dock several windows on top of, or alongside each other; then, by moving the border lines, you can change the relative proportions of the windows. + +To undock and re-dock, double-click a vacant area in the window. In the Styles and Formatting window, you can also double-click a gray part of the window next to the icons. + + +

+Docking (AutoHide) +On any window edge where another window is docked you will see a button which allows you to show or hide the window.UFI: fix button removed, see spec "Window Splitter" + + +If you click the button on the window edge to show the window, the window will remain visible until you manually hide it again (with the same button). + + +If you show the window by clicking the window border, but not the button, you activate the AutoHide function. The AutoHide function allows you to temporarily show a hidden window by clicking on its edge. When you click in the document, the docked window hides again. + + +

+Toolbars +

formatting; definitions - -Formatting -Formatting refers to the visual layout of text using a word-processing or DTP program. This includes defining the paper format, page borders, fonts and font effects, as well as indents and spacing. You can format text directly or with Styles provided by $[officename]. -

+ +Formatting +Formatting refers to the visual layout of text using a word-processing or DTP program. This includes defining the paper format, page borders, fonts and font effects, as well as indents and spacing. You can format text directly or with Styles provided by $[officename]. +

-vector graphics; definition -pixel graphics; definition +vector graphics; definition +pixel graphics; definition graphics; vector and pixel graphics - -Graphics, Vector Graphics and Pixel Graphics -In the field of computing, one distinguishes between vector graphics and pixel graphics. Vector graphics consist of instructions such "draw a line having line weight A and color B from the point having coordinates (C, D) to point (E, F)". Vector graphics are not affected by changes in size or resolution, within certain print limitations. In $[officename], you can create vector graphics through the File - New - Presentation or the Drawing menu command. -Pixel graphics consist of pixels, which are small dots of different colors that are arranged in rows and columns. Pixel graphics always have defined dimensions, which tends to impair reproduction quality if the resolution is changed. -Nevertheless, pixel graphics are widely used, since cameras, scanners and similar devices generate pixel graphics. Software for retouching pixel graphics is widely available. The quality and price of the software can vary. -You can generate pixel graphics in $[officename] Draw with the File - Export command and selection of a corresponding file format such as JPEG. -

+ +Graphics, Vector Graphics and Pixel Graphics +In the field of computing, one distinguishes between vector graphics and pixel graphics. Vector graphics consist of instructions such "draw a line having line weight A and color B from the point having coordinates (C, D) to point (E, F)". Vector graphics are not affected by changes in size or resolution, within certain print limitations. In $[officename], you can create vector graphics through the File - New - Presentation or the Drawing menu command. +Pixel graphics consist of pixels, which are small dots of different colors that are arranged in rows and columns. Pixel graphics always have defined dimensions, which tends to impair reproduction quality if the resolution is changed. +Nevertheless, pixel graphics are widely used, since cameras, scanners and similar devices generate pixel graphics. Software for retouching pixel graphics is widely available. The quality and price of the software can vary. +You can generate pixel graphics in $[officename] Draw with the File - Export command and selection of a corresponding file format such as JPEG. +

IME; definition - -IME -IME stands for Input Method Editor. A program that allows the user to enter complex characters from non-western character sets using a standard keyboard. -

+ +IME +IME stands for Input Method Editor. A program that allows the user to enter complex characters from non-western character sets using a standard keyboard. +

JDBC; definition - -JDBC -You can use the Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) API to connect to a database from %PRODUCTNAME. JDBC drivers are written in the Java programming language and are platform independent. -

+ +JDBC +You can use the Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) API to connect to a database from %PRODUCTNAME. JDBC drivers are written in the Java programming language and are platform independent. +

-kerning; definition +kerning; definition spacing; definition - -Kerning -Kerning means increasing or decreasing the amount of space between pairs of letters to improve the overall appearance of the text. -The kerning tables contain information on which pairs of letters require more spacing. These tables are generally a component of a font. -

+ +Kerning +Kerning means increasing or decreasing the amount of space between pairs of letters to improve the overall appearance of the text. +The kerning tables contain information on which pairs of letters require more spacing. These tables are generally a component of a font. +

links; definition - -Link -The Links command is found in the Edit menu. The command can only be activated when at least one link is contained in the current document. When you insert an object such as a graphic, for example, you can either copy it directly into the document or insert as a link. -When an object is copied directly into a document, the document size increases by (at least) the size in bytes of the object. You can save the document and open it on another computer, and the inserted object will still be in the same position in the document. -If you insert the object as a link, only a reference to the file name is inserted. The file size of the document increases only by the path and file reference. If you open your document on another computer, however, the linked file must be in exactly the same position as given by the reference in order to view the object in the document. -Use Edit - Links to see which files are linked to your document. The links can be removed if required. -

+ +Link +The Links command is found in the Edit menu. The command can only be activated when at least one link is contained in the current document. When you insert an object such as a graphic, for example, you can either copy it directly into the document or insert as a link. +When an object is copied directly into a document, the document size increases by (at least) the size in bytes of the object. You can save the document and open it on another computer, and the inserted object will still be in the same position in the document. +If you insert the object as a link, only a reference to the file name is inserted. The file size of the document increases only by the path and file reference. If you open your document on another computer, however, the linked file must be in exactly the same position as given by the reference in order to view the object in the document. +Use Edit - Links to see which files are linked to your document. The links can be removed if required. +

metafiles; definition - -Metafile -The Windows Metafile Format (WMF) is a graphic format that has been developed for Microsoft Windows. WMF graphic files can contain both bitmaps and vector data. In $[officename] Draw and $[officename] Impress the metafile format is used as the vector format. -

-Native Driver -$[officename] contains so-called native drivers for special database systems. With the help of a native driver, you have direct access to the database client in question. -

-Number System -A number system is determined by the number of characters available for representing numbers. The decimal system, for instance is based on the numbers (0..9), the binary system is based on the numbers 0 and 1, the hexadecimal system is based on 16 character (0...9 and A...F). -

+ +Metafile +The Windows Metafile Format (WMF) is a graphic format that has been developed for Microsoft Windows. WMF graphic files can contain both bitmaps and vector data. In $[officename] Draw and $[officename] Impress the metafile format is used as the vector format. + +

+Native Driver +$[officename] contains so-called native drivers for special database systems. With the help of a native driver, you have direct access to the database client in question. +

+Number System +A number system is determined by the number of characters available for representing numbers. The decimal system, for instance is based on the numbers (0..9), the binary system is based on the numbers 0 and 1, the hexadecimal system is based on 16 character (0...9 and A...F). +

objects; definition - -Object -An object is a screen element containing data. It can refer to application data, such as text or graphics. -Objects are independent and do not influence each other. Any object containing data can be assigned certain commands. For example, a graphic object has commands for image editing and a spreadsheet contains calculation commands. -

+ +Object +An object is a screen element containing data. It can refer to application data, such as text or graphics. +Objects are independent and do not influence each other. Any object containing data can be assigned certain commands. For example, a graphic object has commands for image editing and a spreadsheet contains calculation commands. +

ODBC; definition - -ODBC -Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) is a protocol norm with which applications can access database systems. The query language used is Structured Query Language (SQL). In $[officename], you can determine for each database whether to use SQL commands to run queries. Alternatively, you can use the interactive help to define your query by mouseclick and have it automatically translated into SQL by $[officename]. + +ODBC +Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) is a protocol norm with which applications can access database systems. The query language used is Structured Query Language (SQL). In $[officename], you can determine for each database whether to use SQL commands to run queries. Alternatively, you can use the interactive help to define your query by mouseclick and have it automatically translated into SQL by $[officename]. The 32bit ODBC functions required here can be installed on your system at any time with the help of the setup program supplied with your database. You can then amend the properties through the Control Panel. - -

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OLAP; definition - -OLAP -Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) is special software program for data analyzing in databases. OLAP software enables the user to analyze different dimensions of multi-dimensional data structures, for example, with trend analysis. -The main component of OLAP is the OLAP server which is located between the client and the database management system (DBMS). The OLAP server understands how the data has been organized in the database and it has special functions for analyzing this data. There are OLAP servers available for almost all known database systems. -

+ +OLAP +Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) is special software program for data analyzing in databases. OLAP software enables the user to analyze different dimensions of multi-dimensional data structures, for example, with trend analysis. +The main component of OLAP is the OLAP server which is located between the client and the database management system (DBMS). The OLAP server understands how the data has been organized in the database and it has special functions for analyzing this data. There are OLAP servers available for almost all known database systems. +

OLE; definition - -OLE -Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) objects can be linked to a target document or may also be embedded. Embedding inserts a copy of the object and details of the source program in the target document. If you want to edit the object, simply activate the source program by double-clicking on the object. -

+ +OLE +Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) objects can be linked to a target document or may also be embedded. Embedding inserts a copy of the object and details of the source program in the target document. If you want to edit the object, simply activate the source program by double-clicking on the object. +

OpenGL; definition - -OpenGL -OpenGL represents a 3D graphics language, initially developed by SGI (Silicon Graphics Inc). Two dialects of this language are commonly used: Microsoft OpenGL, developed for use under Windows NT, and Cosmo OpenGL made by SGI. The latter represents an independent graphics language for all platforms and all kind of computers, even usable on machines without special 3-D graphics hardware. -

-PNG -Portable Network Graphics (PNG) is graphic file format that is found more and more often in the Internet. The files are compressed with a selectable compression factor, and, as opposed to the JPG format, PNG files are always compressed without any information loss. PNG can save 24 and 8 Bit Color, gray scale and black&white pictures, and,if desired, provide alpha channels that can be used for transparency attributes. Interlaced PNG pictures can be loaded displaying, for example, only every 10th row (or column). The rest of the picture is loaded subsequently. -

-Primary key -A primary key serves as a unique identifier of database fields. The unique identification of database fields is used in relational databases, to access data in other tables. If reference is made to a primary key from another table, this is termed a foreign key. -In $[officename], you define the primary key in the design view of a table, by choosing the relevant command from the of a row header for the selected field. -

-Relational Database -A relational database is a collection of data items organized as a set of formally described tables from which data can be accessed or reassembled in many different ways without having to reorganize the database tables. -A relational database management system (RDBMS) is a program that lets you create, update, and administer a relational database. An RDBMS takes Structured Query Language (SQL) statements entered by a user or contained in an application program and creates, updates, or provides access to the database. -A good example of a relational database can be given with the purchase of a database containing Customer, Purchase, and Invoice tables. In the Invoice table, there is no actual customer or purchasing data; however, the table contains references through a relational link, or a relation, to the respective customer and purchasing table's fields (for example, the customer ID field from the customer table). -

+ +OpenGL +OpenGL represents a 3D graphics language, initially developed by SGI (Silicon Graphics Inc). Two dialects of this language are commonly used: Microsoft OpenGL, developed for use under Windows NT, and Cosmo OpenGL made by SGI. The latter represents an independent graphics language for all platforms and all kind of computers, even usable on machines without special 3-D graphics hardware. + +

+PNG +Portable Network Graphics (PNG) is graphic file format that is found more and more often in the Internet. The files are compressed with a selectable compression factor, and, as opposed to the JPG format, PNG files are always compressed without any information loss. PNG can save 24 and 8 Bit Color, gray scale and black&white pictures, and,if desired, provide alpha channels that can be used for transparency attributes. Interlaced PNG pictures can be loaded displaying, for example, only every 10th row (or column). The rest of the picture is loaded subsequently. +

+Primary key +A primary key serves as a unique identifier of database fields. The unique identification of database fields is used in relational databases, to access data in other tables. If reference is made to a primary key from another table, this is termed a foreign key. +In $[officename], you define the primary key in the design view of a table, by choosing the relevant command from the of a row header for the selected field. +

+Relational Database +A relational database is a collection of data items organized as a set of formally described tables from which data can be accessed or reassembled in many different ways without having to reorganize the database tables. +A relational database management system (RDBMS) is a program that lets you create, update, and administer a relational database. An RDBMS takes Structured Query Language (SQL) statements entered by a user or contained in an application program and creates, updates, or provides access to the database. +A good example of a relational database can be given with the purchase of a database containing Customer, Purchase, and Invoice tables. In the Invoice table, there is no actual customer or purchasing data; however, the table contains references through a relational link, or a relation, to the respective customer and purchasing table's fields (for example, the customer ID field from the customer table). +

register-true; definition - -Register-true -Register-true is a typography term that is used in printing. This term refers to the congruent imprint of the lines within a type area on the front and the back side of book pages, newspaper pages and magazine pages. The register-true feature make these pages easier to read by preventing gray shadows from shining through between the lines of text. The register-true term also refers to lines in adjacent text columns that are of the same height. -When you define a paragraph, Paragraph Style, or a Page Style as register-true, the base lines of the affected characters are aligned to a vertical page grid, regardless of font size or of the presence of graphics. If you want, you can specify the setting for this grid as a Page Style property. -

-RTF -Rich Text Format (RTF) is a file format developed for the exchange of text files. A special feature is that the formatting is converted into directly readable text information. Unfortunately, in comparison to other file formats, this creates relatively large files. -

-Saving Relatively and Absolutely -In various dialogs (for example, Edit - AutoText) you can select whether you want to save files relatively or absolutely. -If you choose to save relatively, the references to embedded graphics or other objects in your document will be saved relative to the location in the file system. In this case, it does not matter where the referenced directory structure is recorded. The files will be found regardless of location, as long as the reference remains on the same drive or volume. This is important if you want to make the document available to other computers that may have a completely different directory structure, drive or volume names. It is also recommended to save relatively if you want to create a directory structure on an Internet server. -If you prefer absolute saving, all references to other files will also be defined as absolute, based on the respective drive, volume or root directory. The advantage is that the document containing the references can be moved to other directories or folders, and the references remain valid. -

-Selection -Many $[officename] commands refer to "selection". To select text with the mouse, press the left mouse button and move the pointer over the text. The selected text appears highlighted. To select an object such as a graphic, use the mouse to click on the object. -

+ +Register-true +Register-true is a typography term that is used in printing. This term refers to the congruent imprint of the lines within a type area on the front and the back side of book pages, newspaper pages and magazine pages. The register-true feature make these pages easier to read by preventing gray shadows from shining through between the lines of text. The register-true term also refers to lines in adjacent text columns that are of the same height. +When you define a paragraph, Paragraph Style, or a Page Style as register-true, the base lines of the affected characters are aligned to a vertical page grid, regardless of font size or of the presence of graphics. If you want, you can specify the setting for this grid as a Page Style property. + +

+RTF +Rich Text Format (RTF) is a file format developed for the exchange of text files. A special feature is that the formatting is converted into directly readable text information. Unfortunately, in comparison to other file formats, this creates relatively large files. +

+Saving Relatively and Absolutely +In various dialogs (for example, Edit - AutoText) you can select whether you want to save files relatively or absolutely. +If you choose to save relatively, the references to embedded graphics or other objects in your document will be saved relative to the location in the file system. In this case, it does not matter where the referenced directory structure is recorded. The files will be found regardless of location, as long as the reference remains on the same drive or volume. This is important if you want to make the document available to other computers that may have a completely different directory structure, drive or volume names. It is also recommended to save relatively if you want to create a directory structure on an Internet server. +If you prefer absolute saving, all references to other files will also be defined as absolute, based on the respective drive, volume or root directory. The advantage is that the document containing the references can be moved to other directories or folders, and the references remain valid. +

+Selection +Many $[officename] commands refer to "selection". To select text with the mouse, press the left mouse button and move the pointer over the text. The selected text appears highlighted. To select an object such as a graphic, use the mouse to click on the object. +

+Spin Box +

SQL;definition - -SQL -Structured Query Language (SQL) is a language used for database queries. In $[officename] you can formulate queries either in SQL or interactively with the mouse. -

-SQL Database / SQL Server -An SQL database is a database system which offers an SQL interface. SQL databases are often used in client/server networks in which different clients access a central server (for example, an SQL server), hence they are also called SQL server databases, or SQL servers for short. -In $[officename], you can integrate external SQL databases. These may be located on your local hard disk as well as on the network. Access is achieved either through ODBC or through a Native Driver integrated into $[officename] . -

+ +SQL +Structured Query Language (SQL) is a language used for database queries. In $[officename] you can formulate queries either in SQL or interactively with the mouse. + +

+SQL Database / SQL Server +An SQL database is a database system which offers an SQL interface. SQL databases are often used in client/server networks in which different clients access a central server (for example, an SQL server), hence they are also called SQL server databases, or SQL servers for short. +In $[officename], you can integrate external SQL databases. These may be located on your local hard disk as well as on the network. Access is achieved either through ODBC or through a Native Driver integrated into $[officename] . +

API for $[officename] ; definition - -API for %PRODUCTNAME -The $[officename] API (Application Program Interface) is the interface for programming $[officename]. This guarantees program-controlled access to all $[officename] components and allows you to develop customized modules. $[officename] API can be reached either using the Java programming environment or by using the Component Object Model from Microsoft. -

+ +API for %PRODUCTNAME +The $[officename] API (Application Program Interface) is the interface for programming $[officename]. This guarantees program-controlled access to all $[officename] components and allows you to develop customized modules. $[officename] API can be reached either using the Java programming environment or by using the Component Object Model from Microsoft. +

tasks; definition - -Task -A task represents a limited part of the functions and activities in a program. If you consider that each program running on an operating system represents a task, then by way of comparison, each open document in $[officename] is also a "task". -

+ +Task +A task represents a limited part of the functions and activities in a program. If you consider that each program running on an operating system represents a task, then by way of comparison, each open document in $[officename] is also a "task". +

-TWAIN; definition - -TWAIN -TWAIN represents a standard software protocol and application programming interface (API) for the communication between devices that process pictures from scanners, digital cameras, and software. -Currently, the TWAIN protocol is only supported under Windows. On UNIX platforms, $[officename] supports the SANE standard. See http://www.mostang.com/sane/. -

+TWAIN protocol; definition + +TWAIN +TWAIN represents a standard software protocol and application programming interface (API) for the communication between devices that process pictures from scanners, digital cameras, and software. +Currently, the TWAIN protocol is only supported under Windows. On UNIX platforms, $[officename] supports the SANE standard. See http://www.mostang.com/sane/. +

Unicode; definition - -Unicode -Unicode is a system which can handle the characters and elements from every known font system and character system. Each character or element is expressed as a two-byte-long number. Together with the UTF 16 extension, this means that over one million characters can be reproduced. These characters cover the principal written languages of the world. For detailed information, please see the Unicode Consortium homepage at http://www.unicode.org. -

-Widows and Orphans -Widows and orphans are historical typography terms, which have been in use for many years. A widow refers to a short line at the end of a paragraph, which when printed, appears alone at the top of the next page. An orphan is, in contrast, the first line of a paragraph printed alone at the bottom of the previous page. In a $[officename] text document you can automatically prevent such occurrences in the desired Paragraph Style. When doing so, you can determine the minimum amount of lines to be kept together on a page. -

-XForms -XForms is the name for a specification of web forms, defined by the World Wide Web Consortium: http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/Forms/. -

- - - + +Unicode +Unicode is a system which can handle the characters and elements from every known font system and character system. Each character or element is expressed as a two-byte-long number. Together with the UTF 16 extension, this means that over one million characters can be reproduced. These characters cover the principal written languages of the world. For detailed information, please see the Unicode Consortium homepage at http://www.unicode.org. + +

+Metric +

+Widows and Orphans +Widows and orphans are historical typography terms, which have been in use for many years. A widow refers to a short line at the end of a paragraph, which when printed, appears alone at the top of the next page. An orphan is, in contrast, the first line of a paragraph printed alone at the bottom of the previous page. In a $[officename] text document you can automatically prevent such occurrences in the desired Paragraph Style. When doing so, you can determine the minimum amount of lines to be kept together on a page. +

+XForms +XForms is the name for a specification of web forms, defined by the World Wide Web Consortium: http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/Forms/. +

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