Search CCRI 
Glossary of Web Terms
| Browser | A type of software that allows you to navigate information databases; examples are Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. |
|---|---|
| Footer | Text appearing at the bottom of every web page that identifies the author of the page and the institution, along with a last-modified date. |
| HTML | An acronym for HyperText Markup Language, HTML is the language used to tag various parts of a Web document so browsing software will know how to display that document's links, text, graphics and attached media. |
| Pixel | Pixels are the tiny little dots which make up the images on computer screens and printouts. The term originates from the phrase 'picture element'. |
| Sans Serif | Type styles which do not have serifs -- the little extra strokes found at the end of main vertical and horizontal strokes of some letterforms -- are called sans serif (without serif). An example of a sans serif type is Arial. |
| Screen Readers | Software programs that provide support for a wide range of abilities ranging from physically handicapped to severe dyslexic and totally blind people. |
| Screen Resolution | The number of pixels a computer screen can display within a given area. Dependent on the size and age of the computer monitor. |
| Serif | Serifs are the little extra strokes found at the end of main vertical and horizontal strokes of some letterforms. Some are subtle and others may be quite pronounced and obvious. An example of a serif typeface is Times New Roman. |
| Template | A file containing a single page created with Internet best practices in web design that can be customized with personal information. |
| URL |
Uniform Resource Locator
is your web address. This address specifies the domain name as well
as your individual folder. To identify your web address for your
students you would use:
http://faculty.ccri.edu/yourfoldername where yourfoldername is replaced with your own folder name (i.e. jdoe) |
