List four graphical interface design elements. Alongside each one, describe when it would be appropriate to incorporate each of them in a display design or on a Web-based fill-in form.

What will be an ideal response?


Graphical interface design elements are (all of these could be used in a website or a G U I screen):

a. Rectangles—use for entering or displaying data.

b. A check box—use for selecting nonexclusive choices, either selected or not.

c. A circle or radio button—use for making mutually exclusive choices.

d. A list box—use for selecting one of many options available.

e. A drop-down list box—use for selecting one of many options available and when the display screen does not have enough available space for a list box.

f. A command button—use to perform an action.

g. Message symbols—use to draw attention to a condition that has occurred.

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