Graphical user interfaces, also known as GUIs, offer a consistent visual language to represent information stored in computers. This makes it easier for people with little computer skills to work with and use computer software.
This article explains the most common elements of visual language interfaces found in the WIMP ("window, icon, menu, pointer") paradigm. These elements are usually embodied in an interface using a widget toolkit.
User interfaces use visual conventions to represent the generic information shown. Some conventions are used to build the structure of the static elements on which the user can interact, and define the appearance of the interface.
WindowMain article: Window (computing)A window is an area on the screen that displays information, with its contents being displayed independently from the rest of the screen. An example of a window is what appears on the screen when the "My Documents" icon is clicked in the Windows Operating System. It is easy for a user to manipulate a window: it can be shown and hidden by clicking on an icon or application, and it can be moved to any area by dragging it (that is, by clicking in a certain area of the window - usually the title bar along the tops - and keeping the pointing device's button pressed, then moving the pointing device). A window can be placed in front or behind another window, its size can be adjusted, and scrollbars can be used to navigate the sections within it. Multiple windows can also be open at one time, in which case each window can display a different application or file - this is very useful when working in a multitasking environment. The system memory is the only limitation to the amount of windows that can be open at once. There are also many types of specialized windows.[1]
Menus allow the user to execute commands by selecting from a list of choices. Options are selected with a mouse or other pointing device within a GUI. A keyboard may also be used. Menus are convenient because they show what commands are available within the software. This limits the amount of documentation the user reads to understand the software.[2]
An icon is a small picture that represents objects such as a file, program, web page, or command. They are a quick way to execute commands, open documents, and run programs. Icons are also very useful when searching for an object in a browser list, because in many operating systems all documents using the same extension will have the same icon.
Controls (or Widgets)See also: GUI widget#List of common generic widgetsInterface element that a computer user interacts with, and is also known as a control or Widget.
WindowA paper-like rectangle that represents a "window" into a document, form, or design area. Pointer (or mouse cursor) The spot where the mouse "cursor" is currently referencing. Text box A box in which to enter text or numbers. Button An equivalent to a push-button as found on mechanical or electronic instruments. Hyperlink Text with some kind of indicator (usually underlining and/or color) that indicates that clicking it will take one to another screen or page. Drop-down list A list of items from which to select. The list normally only displays items when a special button or indicator is clicked. List box A GUI widget that allows the user to select one or more items from a list contained within a static, multiple line text box. Combo box A combination of a drop-down list or list box and a single-line textbox, allowing the user to either type a value directly into the control or choose from the list of existing options. Check box A box which indicates an "on" or "off" state via a check mark ☑ or a cross ☒. Sometimes can appear in an intermediate state (shaded or with a dash) to indicate mixed status of multiple objects. Radio button A button, similar to a check-box, except that only one item in a group can be selected. Its name comes from the mechanical push-button group on a car radio receiver. Selecting a new item from the group's buttons also deselects the previously selected button. Cycle button A button that cycles its content through two or more values, thus enabling selection of one from a group of items. Datagrid A spreadsheet-like grid that allows numbers or text to be entered in rows and columns. TabsA tab is typically a rectangular small box which usually contains a text label or graphical icon associated with a view pane. When activated the view pane, or window, displays widgets associated with that tab; groups of tabs allow the user to switch quickly between different widgets. This is used in the Web Browsers Firefox, Internet Explorer, Konqueror, Opera, and Safari. With these browsers, you can have multiple web pages open at once in one window, and quickly navigate between them by clicking on the tabs associated with the pages. Tabs are usually placed in groups at the top of a window, but may also be grouped on the side or bottom of a window. Tabs are also present in the settings panes of many applications. Windows for example uses tabs in most of its control panel dialogues.
Interaction elementsSome common idioms for interaction have evolved in the visual language used in GUIs. Interaction elements are interface objects that represent the state of an ongoing operation or transformation, either as visual remainders of the user intent (such as the pointer), or as affordances showing places where the user may interact.
CursorMain article: Cursor (computers)A cursor is an indicator used to show the position on a computer monitor or other display device that will respond to input from a text input or pointing device.
PointerMain article: Pointer (computing WIMP)The pointer echoes movements of the pointing device, commonly a mouse or touchpad.
SelectionA selection is a list of items on which user operations will take place. The user typically adds items to the list manually, although the computer may create a selection automatically.
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Adjustment handle
A handle is an indicator of a starting point for a drag and drop operation. Usually the pointer shape changes when placed on the handle, showing an icon that represents the supported drag operation.
An interface in visual basic is any visual thing. For example, when you're making your forms, that's an interface.
A non-visual interface is a computer program that will allow visual impaired people to use the computer. Non-visual includes touch and hearing.
A mouse because you use it to control a cursor on your screen, the cursor is part of the graphical user interface
A combo box is a list of multiple values a user can select. Sometimes we refer to them as dropdown lists. When you click on it a list of value pops down and you can choose an option. They are very commonly seen on computers. To create them you use the Combo Box control in Visual BASIC.
a project in visual basic is a collection of different objects like forms. it is saved with an extension of .vbp. A form in visual basic displays various controls that provide the user interface. it is saved with an extension of .frm.
An interface in visual basic is any visual thing. For example, when you're making your forms, that's an interface.
Digital Visual Interface was created in 1999.
A non-visual interface is a computer program that will allow visual impaired people to use the computer. Non-visual includes touch and hearing.
A non-visual interface is a computer program that will allow visual impaired people to use the computer. Non-visual includes touch and hearing.
A user interface that uses menus to communicate with the computer. Rather than having a single line where a command must be typed in, the user has a list of items to choose from, and can make selections by highlighting one. This kind of interface is easier to use than a command-line interface, but does not have all the visual elements of a graphical user interface.
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The visual background over which my work is done is typically a computer screen displaying the user interface of the platform or application being used for the task at hand. This interface serves as the primary canvas where interactions, data processing, and outputs are presented and managed. It provides the necessary tools and environment for completing tasks efficiently and effectively.
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I believe visual studio is the user interface, and it not only supports visual basic but also visual c++, c#, web development etc. Visual basic, on the other hand, is a programming language.