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Learning About the System
Screen Elements
Screen elements are the components on the screen that enable you to interact with
the system software.
Scroll List
A list of options that
can be longer than
one frame.
Option Button
The button next to an
item in a singleĆ
choice option list. The
button appears dark
when you select it.
Cursor
The active area of
the screen.
Frame
A box that contains fields,
options, or messages.
Check Box
The box next t o an item in
a multipleĆ choice option
list. The box appears dark
when you select it.
Message Box
A frame that gives
information or requires
you to perform an action.
Timing Bar
A bar that indicates the
approximate time until a
process is complete.
Screen Name
Text that describes the
current system status,
activity, or screen
content.
Sensor Icons
Symbols that
indicate the current
status of the
sensors.
Highlight Bar
A bar that indicates the
choice that you selected.
Text Field
A field in which you
type text.