Dialog Terminology
A dialog is a popup window in which the user enters information or commands. Dialogs can contain control elements that the user can work with to select an option, specify a value, and so on. Table 7-2 lists and illustrates the dialog elements in the GNOME Desktop GUI. Use the terms in Table 7-2 when you write about dialog elements.
Table 7-2 Dialog Terminology
| Element | Example |
|---|---|
| Check box |
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| Color wheel |
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| Column heading |
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| Drop-down combination box |
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| Drop-down list |
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| Drop-down section |
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| Field |
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| Group box |
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| List box |
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| Radio button |
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| Scrollbar |
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| Slider |
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| Spin box |
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| Tab |
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| Tabbed section |
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| Table |
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| Text box |
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For more detailed information on dialog terms, see Section A.2 ― GNOME Desktop Terms.