greying out

Interface element disabling

Greying out is a user interface technique where elements become faded and unclickable to indicate they're currently unavailable: The save button is greyed out until you make changes.

The dimmed appearance signals that an option exists but can't be selected under present conditions.

Also spelled graying out.

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Opposites
ui element state

greying outenabling

Making something feasible

activating · unlocking · turning on · opening up · highlighting

visual emphasis

greying outhighlighting

Emphasizing key parts

emphasizing · accentuating · spotlighting · illuminating · foregrounding

visibility/appearance

greying outlighting up

Causing to illuminate

brightening · appearing · sharpening · saturating

Family

grey, gray, greyed, grayed, greying, graying, greys, grays, greyish

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G