Difference between revisions of "Menus and Toolbars"
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| − | ''Menu'' = The Menu is the line of items just under the Toolbar. | + | ''Menu'' = The Menu is the line of items just under the Toolbar. A menu is a list of options or commands in a text or icon-based selection system that selects and executes programs or tasks. A drop-down menu (also dropdown menu or dropdown list) is similar to a list box, that allows the user to choose one value from a list. When a drop-down list is inactive, it displays a single value. When activated, it displays (drops down) a list of values, from which the user may select one. When the user selects a new value, the control reverts to its inactive state, displaying the selected value. |
| − | ''Tab'' = A tab is a | + | ''Tab'' = A tab is a part of a computer window that protrudes from the normal screen shape, it has a tab at the top similar to an index page allowing you to go to different parts of the program, click on the tab and the page will be displayed. |
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Revision as of 11:20, 3 September 2014
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Controls
Tool Bar- A toolbar is a graphical control element on which on-screen buttons, icons, menus, or other input or output elements are placed. Displayed as a horizontal row of control icons representing tasks and tools. Each task/tool is represented by a different icon. The Aquila toolbar is the list of items at the top of each "Window".
Menu = The Menu is the line of items just under the Toolbar. A menu is a list of options or commands in a text or icon-based selection system that selects and executes programs or tasks. A drop-down menu (also dropdown menu or dropdown list) is similar to a list box, that allows the user to choose one value from a list. When a drop-down list is inactive, it displays a single value. When activated, it displays (drops down) a list of values, from which the user may select one. When the user selects a new value, the control reverts to its inactive state, displaying the selected value.
Tab = A tab is a part of a computer window that protrudes from the normal screen shape, it has a tab at the top similar to an index page allowing you to go to different parts of the program, click on the tab and the page will be displayed.
Buttons = Buttons are any outlined square or oblong with writing indicating what function the button will carry out when pressed.
