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A menu provides options and functions that are not immediately visible. Its main purpose is to clean up the interface by hiding related commands while still keeping them close at hand and available.

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What can you activate by using menu by placing the pointer over an object and clicking the right mouse button on a computer?

By placing the pointer of your computer over an object and clicking the right ouse button, you will be offered a menu that allows you to perform specific functions within the program. This menu that pops up is called a shortcut menu.


What menu option is used to paste?

Edit menu option.


How is a computer menu like a restaurant menu?

they both give you options


Which startup menu options execute Autoexecbat and Configsys?

normal startup menu option


Primary functions of the main menu?

The main menu is an element of computers and information appliances. It is a part of the user interface that allows users to interact with the machine. The primary purpose of the main menu is to organize the types of interactions (e.g. commands, operations, requests, outputs, configurations, etc.) that are possible between the user (usually a person) and the machine/computer itself. The main menu is the first layer of abstraction - or virtual organization - into which the entire set of interactions/commands are grouped. If this menu is organized in a way that most users will intuitively understand, then that menu is considered useful. However, it is difficult to create a main menu (or any menu) that will be intrinsically understandable by the many types of users in the world. The main menu has to be designed for users who have never used a computer, for those who are beginners, for those with visual impairments, for those with cognitive difficulties, and even for very experienced users who may prefer to bypass them. The concepts of a main menu were originally developed forty to fifty years ago, during the early years of the field of computer science. A main menu is now considered an archaic user interface technique, are not found in simple to use yet powerful new computers and appliances. Main menus are still common on most computers and appliances. Most audio-visual equipment such as televisions have a main menu to help users configure them. Even some automobiles have used main menus to organize their vehicle information, audio, video, and navigation sub-systems. The most well-known main menus are those in the Microsoft Vista and Windows 7 operating systems - which have multiple main menus (the Start button and additional main menus for each opened application) - ironically this makes them more difficult for new users to understand. Modern information appliances such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the recent iPad don't use a main menu within their "operating system", instead favoring modal or other user interface designs (though individual apps can use menus).

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What prototype for menu function takes no arguments but returns a char value?

char SomeFunction();This has nothing to do with menu functions. It is a straight C/C++ answer. Menu functions depend on the platform API, not on C/C++.


Submenu of Microsoft Word menu bar?

A menu is a hierarchical arrangement of functions and menus of functions. Each responsibility has a menu assigned to it. and the sub menu is menu inside the main menu. we can say that group member of any menu is known as Sub Menu. we can take an example of "File" Menu of MS-Word, In File Menu We can Find Several Sub Menus like Save, SaveAs, Print, and etc. Mr. Gauro NETSA


The menu bar provides access to a program's functions through?

Commands provide access to a program's functions.


Where can you find instruction for using TAMIS functions?

in the help menu


What are the parts of a menu bar and their definitions?

The parts of menu bar will depend on the application using a menu. Most menu bars contain home, edit, tools, insert, and format functions.


What are the functions of the menu?

A menu provides options and functions that are not immediately visible. Its main purpose is to clean up the interface by hiding related commands while still keeping them close at hand and available.


In which menu of a computer would you find the Spelling and Grammar functions?

It depends on the application you are using. In Microsoft Word it is under the Tools menu.


Which menu in the Practice View screen is designed to bring together some of the most common functions of SpringCharts?

Productivity Center menu


Where is the best place for you to find information about the features and functions of a program you are using?

the appilcation's help menu


How do you write a menu driven programmein c?

Learn how to use callback functions and the answer to the question should be evident.


What includes button's and galleries in Excel?

Like many programs Microsoft Excel financial spreadsheet application can be customised. The menu bar can be changed by adding and removing buttons and galleries to the menu bar it self and the functions that can be called from the menu bar


What are the main menu tabs in Microsoft power point?

Main menu tabs are for various functions like open etc. Open, Save, New, save as, print are some options.