dialogue box
On-screen message window
A dialogue box is a small window that appears on a computer screen to request input or display information.
It typically asks the user to confirm an action, enter text, or choose from options before proceeding: A dialogue box popped up asking if I wanted to save changes.
Also called a dialog box, with the shorter spelling more common in American technical writing.
Appearing suddenly, briefly
- modalPertaining to form
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
- overlayCovering placed atop
- panelDistinct flat section
widget · alert · notification · prompt · tooltip · balloon · form · menu
Warning or watchfulness
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- warningAlert about danger
- errorFault in communication
- notificationFormal notice given
prompt · login · settings · preferences · help · about · save · color picker
pop-up
Appearing suddenly, briefly
panel · widget · alert · notification · prompt · tooltip · balloon · form · menu · sidebar
alert
Warning or watchfulness
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- warningAlert about danger
- errorFault in communication
notification · prompt · login · settings · preferences · help · about · save · color picker · print
button
Disc through a hole
- textboxData entry rectangle
- checkboxToggleable selection indicator
- radio buttonSingle-choice input element
dropdown · field · input · label · icon · close button · submit · cancel · OK · text area
click
Brief sharp noise
submit · close · minimize · maximize · resize · drag · open · select · enter · type
- comic elementsspeech bubble, word balloon, thought bubbles, scalloped edge, inner monologue
- HUD elementsHUD, crosshair, crosshairs, reticle, health bar
- storyboard termspanel, frame, scene, shot, sequence
dialogue boxdesktop
Primary computer interface
workspace · taskbar · system tray · canvas · status bar
dialogue boxcommand line
Text-based computer interface
terminal · CLI · console · keyboard shortcut · voice command