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Unit 11: Dialog Boxes (I)

Notes
A Typical Task Dialog

Did u know? Task dialogs are recommended whenever appropriate because they are easy
to create and they achieve a consistent look.

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Caution Task dialogs do require Windows Vista® or later, so they aren’t suitable for
earlier versions of Microsoft® Windows®.
A task pane is like a dialog box, except that it is presented within a window pane instead of a
separate window. As a result, task panes have a more direct, contextual feel than dialog boxes.
Property windows are a specialized type of dialog box used to view and change properties for
an object, collection of objects, or a program. Additionally, property windows typically support
several tasks, whereas dialog boxes typically support a single task or step in a task.

Notes Dialog boxes can have tabs, and if so they are called tabbed dialog boxes. Property
windows are determined by their presentation of properties, not by the use of tabs.

Task What is task dialog? Illustrate.

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
3. A dialog box is a ......................... window that allows users to perform a command, asks users
a question, or provides users with information or progress feedback.

4. A ......................... is a dialog box implemented using the task dialog application
programming interface (API).
5. A ......................... is used for descriptive information and controls.

6. A ......................... is used for optional additional explanations and help, typically targeted
at less experienced users.

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