Navigating EMS360
Navigation and modules
The top menu organises EMS360 into modules, accessible based on your assigned role.
Some modules are available to all staff, while others are restricted to specific roles or schools.
Visual cues
Enabled vs. disabled elements
Text fields
Disabled: Grey background, blue read-only text (cannot edit).
Enabled: White background, black text (editable).
Buttons
Disabled: Dimmed, not clickable (cursor: arrow).
Enabled: Bright, clickable (cursor: hand).
Icons in action columns
Outline icon: No content added.
Filled icon: Content added or action complete.
Links
Recognisable by blue underlined text (e.g., for downloads or external sites).
Common terms
Term | Description |
|---|---|
Action column | Icons in lists that perform tasks (e.g., edit, delete). |
Dropdown | A list of selectable options. |
Field | An area for user input (e.g., text box, checkbox). |
Fieldset | A grouped section of related fields in a form. |
Menu | Top-level navigation with expandable submenus. |
Message window | Pop-up alert or confirmation (e.g., "Changes saved"). |
Panel | A bordered section grouping related content. |
Tab | Clickable labels to switch between panels in the same window. |
Title Bar | The top bar of a window, often draggable (contains title/close button). |
Common actions
Save changes
Click Save or Update.
A confirmation message appears—click OK to close.
Close a window
Click the Close Panel button (top-right) or Cancel/Close (footer).
Refresh data
Click the Refresh button or use Search to reload content.