User Interface Flashcards
What is the UI/GUI’s function?
Allows the user to interact and control with the program
What does a GUI consist of?
Menu, Icons, Dialog Boxes, Toolbar(buttons), Windows, Pointer
What is the function of the menus?
Menus present commands that are displays in the menu bar at the top of the screen
What are icons?
Graphical elements that can be clicked by the user
What is the function of the dialog boxes?
Provide additional information and require the user’s input
What are toolbars and what do they consist of?
Toolbars appear under the menu bar and consist of graphical elements known as buttons that user can click as a shortcut
How do you open up a window?
By clicking an icon
What is a window?
A rectangular area containing a document, program, or message