Dialog Box Controls

Sometimes when using an application program, a dialog box will appear. This happens when a command is given but the software needs more information before it can carry out the order. A dialog box usually shows the settings which affect the action and gives the user a chance to modify or accept them. Moving between the controls in a dialog box may be done by clicking with the mouse or pressing the Tab key. Like a menu, controls in a dialog box can be activated with the ALT key in combination with the control label’s underlined letter. Only a few different controls are used in all the dialog boxes you will encounter so once you learn these, you will be able to effectively give commands to the software. Command Buttons Lists Radio Buttons Check Boxes Text Boxes Sliders Spinners Computer Basics Homepage