Glossary

Adobe Acrobat		Application used almost universally to create and view “.pdf” documents. The Adobe company created the “.pdf” document.
Attachment		The legal mind thinks of an attachment as any supporting document(s) stapled or attached to the back of the main pleading. These types of legal attachments will be referred to in this documentation as “supporting documentation”. Although CM/ECF is a national software package, the “attachment” feature may be used differently depending upon the court in which you are filing. Some courts use the “attachment” feature to attach legal “supporting documentation”. Other courts use the “attachment” feature in a technical manner similar to attaching a computer file to your e-mail. In the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, we will use the CM/ECF “attachment” feature in a technical manner like attaching a computer file. In the USBC EDKY, the “attachment” feature is used in only two situations: (1) when the main pleading, plus any supporting documentation is more than 50 pages in length, and (2) for attaching proposed orders.
Automatic E-Mail Notification		A CM/ECF feature that permits any filer to receive notification via e-mail of the filing of a case or document. Filers can choose to receive separate notifications throughout the day or an end-of-day summary.
Browse		The process of navigating through directories to select a specific file.
Browser		A browser is a software program that provides a user-friendly interface allowing a user to access information and services available on the Internet. The browser programs interpret Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) documents delivered from WEB servers. Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer are the two most popular WEB browsers. Currently Netscape Navigator Version 4.6 or Version 4.7 and Internet Explorer Version 5.5 are certified to work with CM/ECF.
Category		In CM/ECF, a category is a classification of similar document types. Category selections appear as hypertext links under the Bankruptcy and Adversary menu selections.
Check Box		A square box that a user can click to include choices from a list. Check boxes are designed so that you can choose one or more items from a list.
CM/ECF	Case Management/Electronic Case Filing is the Administrative Office’s new application that will revolutionize the way we do business. As a result of CM/ECF, creditors can file some documents electronically via the Internet. “Case Management” is the aspect that the court will be doing internally. “Electronic Case Filing” is the way attorneys and creditors will file pleadings from their offices over the Internet.
Default	A default is a common value displayed by CM/ECF on a screen. Many fields in CM/ECF have common values suggested. If the information is correct, you accept it; if incorrect, you insert the correct information before accepting.
Document Type	In CM/ECF, document type describes events with similar characteristics, which behave uniquely from other document types. Examples of document types are motions and orders. This term is sometimes used interchangeably with “categories”.
Drop Down Box	A window that provides a listing of choices. They are used throughout CM/ECF for making selections. When you see the item that you want to select, click on it to highlight it. To make multiple selections, hold down your control key while clicking on the second, third, etc. choice.
Hypertext Link	A hypertext link is a URL imbedded in a document. It is most often underlined. It permits the user to move from one area to another, or from one website to another.
Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing	An electronic document that is generated at case opening with all the substantive information of the case. Both the date and the time of filing appear in the local court seal.
Notice of Electronic Filing		An electronic document produced by CM/ECF that certifies the electronic filing of all documents and claims with the US Bankruptcy Court. Limited-certification users that file Proofs of Claim or Reaffirmations in the case will be sent this certification via e-mail.
PDF Document		A “portable document formatted” document is a type of document created by Adobe Acrobat Writer. All documents must be in .pdf format to be filed in CM/ECF except the creditor list and some debtor information, which must be in .txt format. PDF documents work well when being sent over the Internet. All the formatting and fonts used in the original document are saved so that no matter what system is being used to view the document, it will look the same to the viewer as the document originally looked when created.
Radio Button		A round selection button used to choose an item from a list. Radio buttons are designed so that you can choose only one item.
URL		URL is the abbreviation for “Universal Resource Locator”. URLs are used to find web pages. A URL is similar to a street address. The URL for the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is www.kyeb.uscourts.gov .