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Example of a dialog box of gedit. In computing, a dialog box[ a ] (also simply dialog) is a graphical control element in the form of a small window that communicates information to the user and prompts them for a response. Dialog boxes are classified as " modal " or "modeless", depending on whether they block interaction with the software that ...
A message window, or dialog box, is a type of child window. These are usually small and basic windows that are opened by a program to display information to the user and/or get information from the user. They almost always have one or more buttons, which allow the user to dismiss the dialog with an affirmative, negative, or neutral response.
In user interface design, a modal window is a graphical control element subordinate to an application's main window. A modal window creates a mode that disables user interaction with the main window but keeps it visible, with the modal window as a child window in front of it. Users must interact with the modal window before they can return to ...
Wizard (software) A software wizard or setup assistant or multi-step form is a user interface that leads a user through a sequence of small steps, [1][2] like a dialog box to configure a program for the first time. They are used to make complex, unfamiliar tasks easier by breaking it into smaller pieces.
A graphical widget (also graphical control element or control) in a graphical user interface is an element of interaction, such as a button or a scroll bar. Controls are software components that a computer user interacts with through direct manipulation to read or edit information about an application. User interface libraries such as Windows ...
A dialog box, or pop-up message, appears in a window on the screen, blocking further interaction with the computer until it is acknowledged. On Mac OS X, sheets are a form of dialog box that are attached to a specific window. Notification icons appear to notify a user about a condition without interrupting their work. On Windows, notification ...
Example of an in-page pop-up ad. Pop-up ads or pop-ups are forms of online advertising on the World Wide Web. A pop-up is a graphical user interface (GUI) display area, usually a small window, that suddenly appears ("pops up") in the foreground of the visual interface. The pop-up window containing an advertisement is usually generated by ...
Example of a ribbon, an element of graphical user interfaces In computer interface design, a ribbon is a graphical control element in the form of a set of toolbars placed on several tabs . The typical structure of a ribbon includes large, tabbed toolbars, filled with graphical buttons and other graphical control elements, grouped by functionality.