Alt Text

A short written description embedded in the code of an image or graphic to explain what the visual shows and why it matters.


Exchange ActiveSync Protocol

Exchange ActiveSync (also known as EAS) is a communications protocol designed for the synchronization of email, contacts, calendar, tasks, and notes from a messaging server to a smartphone or other mobile devices. The protocol also provides mobile device management and policy controls.


Exchange Protocol

A service -- similar to IMAP, POP3, and ActiveSync -- that works to transfer and synchronize email/calendar information between the server and the end user's client.


Exempt Staff

Staff who are not subject to the overtime pay or compensatory time off provisions of federal and state wage laws.


Exemption Granted

This is a state in ARROW.  Applications in this state have undergone review by an IRB staff reviewer and determined to qualify for exemption. In this state, the study team can submit changes of protocol, personnel changes, and reportable events, as well as report study completion.  


Exit

An Exit link appears at the top of all ARROW application. Clicking this link exits the application, not the ARROW system. Always click Save before clicking Exit to make sure data is not lost.


Extend Exemption

This is an activity in ARROW that allows the study team to automatically set a new 5 year renewal period for the exemption if the activities are not yet complete.  The study team must provide attestation of exempt status of study.  There is no limited on the use of the “Extend Exemption” activity, as long as the activities conducted under the exemption are not yet complete and the the exempt status of the study has not changed.


Extraordinary Salary Range (ESR)

An approved salary range that is greater than the assigned range for the title. An ESR is associated with one of the following 1) An incumbent position, 2) A title (e.g., clinical anesthetist), or 3) A portion of a title series (e.g., nurse practitioners, within the clinical nurse specialist series).


FTS (Full Text Search)

An option that examines all words across every published document rather than just looking at titles or assigned keywords.


Full Mailbox Permissions

Full mailbox permissions can be assigned between any two accounts within UW-Madison's Microsoft 365 environment.

table showing what you can or cannot do with full mailbox permissions
What can I do with full mailbox permissions? What can't I do with full mailbox permissions?
  • Create email drafts
  • Send calendar invites
  • Create events
  • Delete emails
  • Read emails
  • Send emails *

* To send emails, you will either need 'send as' or 'send on-behalf' of permissions.

See how to manage full mailbox permissions for an account for further details.


HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

The standard coding language used to structure content and give it meaning inside a knowledge base articles. It uses special markers called tags (like <p> for paragraphs or <h1> for headings) to tell the system and browser how to organize text, insert images, build tables, and create clickable links.


In Exempt Review

This is a state in ARROW.  Studies in this state have been identified as qualifying for exemption review and have been assigned an exempt reviewer.


In Expedited Review

This is state in ARROW.  Studies in this state have been identified as qualifying for expedited review and have been assigned an expedited reviewer. 


Inbox

The Inbox appears whenever a user logs into ARROW. Studies that appear in the Inbox require action by the user before a study can move forward in the review process.


Index

A back end organized map or catalog of documents, files, and concepts that helps users search to find information quickly.


JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

A JPEG is a graphic image file produced according to a standard from an ISO/IEC group of experts that develops and maintains standards for a suite of compression algorithms for computer image files. JPEGs usually have a .jpg or .jpeg file extension.


Nonexempt Staff

Staff eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time off according to federal and state law.


Nonexempt Staff

Staff eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time off according to federal and state law.


Nonexempt Supervisor

An employee who is responsible for supervising two or more FTEs but is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as indicated in the employee’s position description.


Perceptive Experience

Perceptive Experience is the former web client of Perceptive Content, replaced by Titan in May 2026. For more information, see ECMS - Titan: Overview and Getting Started


Rich Text Editor (RTE)

A visual writing tool that lets you format help articles like a standard word processor without using code. It is often called a WYSIWYG editor, which stands for "What You See Is What You Get".


Subject Matter Expert (SME)

An authoritative person who creates, reviews, and updates accurate information on a specific subject for a KB space.


Taxonomy

A controlled, hierarchical list of approved terms used by content creators and site owners to categorize, tag, and organize knowledge documents.


Text weight

lighter-weight (thinner/pliable) paper consisting of various grades


Trim Box

the lines on a drawing showing the final dimensions of a piece


TXT

text


User Experience (UX)

Designates how easily, quickly, and pleasantly a user can find, read, and apply the answers they need. It focuses on removing friction so people can solve their problems without contacting support.