General features of the website

On this page menu

Many pages on the website have “On This Page” menu, including the page your are currently reading. The “On This Page” menu feature is a convenient navigation tool designed to enhance your browsing experience on the Northeastern University Research Enterprise Services (NU-RES) website. This feature allows users to quickly jump to specific sections within the current page, making it easier to find the information they need without having to scroll through the entire content.

Copy to clipboard

The “Copy to Clipboard” icon on our website simplifies the process of transferring information. When you hover over specific types of information, the copy icon will appear. Simply click on this icon to copy the information to your clipboard, saving you the effort of typing it out manually. This feature makes it easy to transfer information directly into forms or other documents efficiently.

Link type icons

When browsing the website, you’ll notice that links are accompanied by icons indicating the link type. This feature helps users easily identify the nature of the files they are opening or downloading and determine whether the links are external or internal.

File links display icons that denote whether the file is a PDF, DOC, XLS, or PPT document. Email links are marked with a mail icon. External links are recognizable by an external arrow icon.

Hover information box

The “Hover Information Box” feature on our website offers a seamless way to access brief details about a term or document without navigating away from the current page. By simply hovering over a term, users can view an informational pop-up box that provides concise and relevant information. This feature enhances user experience by allowing quick and convenient access to additional content while maintaining focus on the main page.

For example, hover over Banner Grant Number