Field, terminology, Frame, terminology, Icon, terminology – 8e6 Technologies 3 User Manual

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clicking a button (such as “Yes” or “No”, or “Next” or “Can-
cel”) to execute your command. As dictated by this box, you
also might need to make one or more entries or selections
prior to clicking a button.

• field - an area

in a dialog
box, window,
or screen that
either accom-
modates your
data entry, or
displays pertinent information. A text box is a type of field.

• frame - a boxed-in area in a dialog box,

window, or screen that includes a group
of objects such as fields, text boxes, list
boxes, buttons, radio buttons, and/or
tables. Objects within a frame belong to
a specific function or group. A frame
often is labeled to indicate its function or
purpose.

• icon - a small image in a dialog box, window, or

screen that can be clicked. This object can be
a button or an executable file.

• list box - an area in a dialog box, window,

or screen that accommodates and/or
displays entries of items that can be added
or removed.

• popup box or popup win-

dow - a box or window that
opens after you click a button
in a dialog box, window, or
screen. This box or window
may display information, or may require you to make one or
more entries. Unlike a dialog box, you do not need to
choose between options.

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