# Screen Elements

VSS uses a graphical User Interface. Screen access is limited by the system role assigned (user, manager, or administrator) and by the type of site you belong to: the CO, EMC, Game station, or Timekeeping station. Common screen elements include the following:

Data Grids used throughout this document

Filter/Filterable: Allows you to select distinct values within the column for the results.

“Search” in open box: Filters the Search (specific name or letters) by the existing subset of the criteria results.

Field: Used for entering text or numbers from the computer keyboard. The name of the field tells you what to enter. Click in the box and enter information.

List Box: Click on the selection you want. If the list is too long there is a "scrollbar" on the right. Click on the up or down arrows on the bar to scroll through the list.

Dropdown or Pulldown List: The dropdown list contains a list of items that you can select from. When you Click on the arrow the list expands. If the list is long, a scrollbar appears. Click on the up or down arrows on the bar to scroll through the list.

Radio Button: Radio buttons are another way to present options; select the option you want by clicking on the radio button.