## Basic Terminology This guide explains common words you will see in Sherkety ERP & Website Platform. Use it as a quick reference while browsing the website or working in the admin area. ## Common Terms ### Record A single saved item, such as a service, user, pricing plan, or page section; you will see records in admin lists and management pages. ### View The way information is shown on the screen, such as a dashboard, list page, detail page, or editor screen; views appear throughout Sherkety ERP & Website Platform. ### Filter A tool that helps you narrow down what you see, such as showing only certain apps or items; filters appear in catalogs, lists, and search results. ### Search A way to quickly find pages, apps, content, or actions by typing keywords; search appears in catalogs and quick-access tools. ### Workflow A series of steps followed to complete something, such as sending an inquiry, editing content, or moving sales progress forward; workflows appear across public forms and admin tasks. ### Stage A named step in a process, such as an early, active, or completed step; stages are most common in sales-related pages and progress-based areas. ### Dashboard The main summary page that shows useful information and shortcuts after sign-in; it appears in the admin area. Learn more in [Admin Dashboard](/admin-dashboard). ### Menu A group of links that helps you move between pages and sections; menus appear in the website header, mobile navigation, footer, and admin navigation. ### Navigation The overall way you move around Sherkety ERP & Website Platform using menus, links, and page paths; it appears everywhere. ### Page A full screen of information, such as the homepage, a service page, or a settings page; pages appear on both the public website and the admin side. ### Section A smaller part of a page, such as a hero area, pricing area, FAQ area, or team area; sections are common on website pages and in content editing. ### Module A major business area with its own purpose, such as HR, Inventory, Sales & CRM, or Reporting; modules appear in product pages and ERP-related content. ### Catalog A browsable collection of items, such as the ERP apps listing; catalogs appear where visitors compare and explore available options. ### Category A label used to group similar items together; categories appear in app browsing and organized content areas. ### Card A visual box that presents one item or topic, often with a title, short text, and a button; cards appear on homepage sections, service listings, and app pages. ### List A vertical or grouped display of items, such as services, users, or pricing entries; lists appear in admin management pages and public browsing areas. ### Detail Page A page that gives full information about one item after you select it; detail pages appear for services, ERP modules, and other offerings. ### Call to Action A button or link that encourages the next step, such as requesting a demo, starting a trial, or contacting the team; it appears across landing pages and homepage sections. ### Form A set of fields used to send or update information, such as a contact request or sign-in details; forms appear on inquiry pages and in the admin area. ### Field A single place where information is entered or shown, such as a name, title, price, or description; fields appear inside forms and editors. ### Required Field A field that must be completed before saving or sending; required fields appear in sign-in, contact, and editing forms. ### Draft Content or changes that are still being prepared and are not yet finalized; drafts may appear while editing website content. ### Save The action that keeps your changes; save actions appear in editors, settings, and management pages. ### Publish The action that makes approved content visible on the website; publishing appears in content management areas when available. ### Preview A way to check how content will look before finalizing it; previews appear in editing tools. See [Content Editor Modal and Live Preview](/content-editor-modal-and-live-preview). ### Edit The action of changing existing information, such as text, pricing, or settings; editing appears throughout admin pages and inline tools. ### Inline Editing A way to update content directly from the page where it appears instead of going to a separate page; it appears in website content management. See [Inline Content Editing](/inline-content-editing). ### Language Switcher A control used to change the website language; it appears in public navigation and multilingual pages. See [Language Switching and Multilingual Browsing](/language-switching-and-multilingual-browsing). ### Localized Content Content prepared in more than one language so visitors can read the same page in their chosen language; it appears in page editing and multilingual website sections. See [Localized Page Content Management](/localized-page-content-management). ### Role A user’s level of access and responsibility, such as editor or administrator; roles appear in user account management. See [User Management](/user-management). ### Permission The allowed actions connected to a role, such as viewing, editing, or managing certain areas; permissions are handled through admin access settings. ### Sign In The action of entering your account details to access protected admin pages; it appears in the admin entry process. See [Admin Authentication](/admin-authentication). ### Sign Out The action of leaving your account securely when finished; it appears in account and admin navigation areas. ### Settings Options that control website-wide details and behavior; settings appear in admin maintenance pages. See [Site Settings](/site-settings). ### SEO Information Page details that help search engines understand website content, such as page titles and descriptions; this appears in admin page management. See [SEO Metadata Management](/seo-metadata-management). ### Pricing Tier A named package or level with its own price and included benefits; pricing tiers appear on service and package pages and in admin pricing management. See [Pricing Tiers Management](/pricing-tiers-management). ### Notification A short message that confirms an action or alerts you to something important; notifications appear during admin work and other actions. See [In-App Notifications](/in-app-notifications). ### Command Search A quick way to find actions or pages from one search box; it appears as a fast navigation tool in the interface. See [Command Palette](/command-palette). ### Breadcrumb A small path shown near the top of a page to help you understand where you are; breadcrumbs appear on deeper pages. See [Breadcrumb Navigation](/breadcrumb-navigation). ### Pagination Controls used to move between pages of results when a list is too long for one screen; pagination appears in lists and catalogs. See [Pagination](/pagination). ### Date Picker A calendar tool used to choose a date; it appears in forms and date-based fields. See [Calendar Date Picker](/calendar-date-picker). ### Dialog A pop-up window used for focused actions, confirmations, or editing; dialogs appear in many admin tasks. See [Drawer Panels and Dialogs](/drawer-panels-and-dialogs). ### Drawer A side panel that opens without leaving the current page; drawers appear for quick actions and supporting details. See [Drawer Panels and Dialogs](/drawer-panels-and-dialogs). ### Confirmation A message that asks you to approve an important action before it happens, such as deleting or leaving without saving; confirmations appear in dialogs and action prompts. ### Theme The visual style of Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, such as light mode or dark mode; theme controls appear in the visible display options. See [Theme Switching](/theme-switching). ### Responsive Layout A page layout that adjusts to fit desktop, tablet, or mobile screens; this is visible throughout the public website and admin area. ### Loading State A temporary screen or message shown while content is still being prepared; loading states appear when pages or lists are opening. See [Loading, Error, and Placeholder States](/loading-error-and-placeholder-states). ### Error State A message shown when something cannot be loaded or completed correctly; error states appear on pages, forms, and actions. See [Loading, Error, and Placeholder States](/loading-error-and-placeholder-states). ### Placeholder A temporary visual space or sample layout shown before real content appears; placeholders appear during loading and setup. See [Loading, Error, and Placeholder States](/loading-error-and-placeholder-states). ### Badge A small label used to highlight status, category, or importance; badges appear in lists, cards, and visual summaries. ### Chart A visual way to show numbers, progress, or comparisons; charts appear in reporting and dashboard areas. See [Charts and Visual Indicators](/charts-and-visual-indicators). ### Indicator A visual sign that helps you quickly understand status or meaning, often using color or icons; indicators appear in dashboards, lists, and reports. See [Charts and Visual Indicators](/charts-and-visual-indicators). ### Trial A limited starting option that lets a visitor explore an offering before making a full decision; trial actions appear on ERP product pages. ### Demo Request A request asking the team to show how an offering works; demo requests appear on product and package pages. ### Inquiry A message sent by a visitor to ask a question or request help; inquiries appear in contact and sales-related forms. See [Contact and Inquiry](/contact-and-inquiry). ### FAQ A list of common questions and answers to help visitors quickly understand a topic; FAQs appear on public information pages. See [FAQ and Legal Pages](/faq-and-legal-pages). ## How to Use This Guide If you are new to Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, start here whenever you see an unfamiliar word. Then open the related guide for full instructions. Helpful next reads: - [Public Website Navigation](/public-website-navigation) - [Admin Authentication](/admin-authentication) - [Admin Dashboard](/admin-dashboard) - [Inline Content Editing](/inline-content-editing) - [Localized Page Content Management](/localized-page-content-management)