Graphical User Interface Elements
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.
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