This page contains the definition of all terms used throughout the descriptions.
Term Definition item An element representing content. As such it may be edited and has a type. The type dictates, how the item is both represented as well as edited. folder item A folder item is a regular item, which - in addition to providing the tasks defined by its type - contains other items. tree A sequential collection of items and folder items. Trees are usually represented hierarchically, but can also be simple list-like flat structures, if they contain no folder items. list A sequential collection of items and folder items that doesn't display any possible hierarchy between the items. Also called flat or one-dimensional list, since it does not extend horizontally and vertically than a standard list does. From a usability perspective, flat lists are used similarily to trees. grid A collection of items and folder items extending both vertically and horizontally. Grids are usually represented non-hierachically on a plane, with either icons or even thumbnail previews representing the items. If they contain folder items, these have to be opened explicitly in order to show additional levels of items.
Examples are a page, folder or document.
