A wizard is a graphical tool for taking a user through a simple set of steps towards some known goal. Examples of wizards are imagerwizard, and setupwizard.
n. A dialog within an application that uses step-by-step instructions to guide a user through a specific task.
A program utility that works as an interactive guide by walking the user step-by-step through an unfamiliar task.
An assistant or helper created by a software program to help the user perform tasks.
A utility within a program which helps the user perform a task by leading them through the specific stages.
A helpful application that guides store administrators step-by-step through creating and configuring their MIVA Merchant store. X • Y • Z
A series of specialized dialog boxes that walks you through the completion of certain tasks.
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a computer program that helps a user rapidly complete a task
a customized content provider that allows you to answer a few questions, make a few choices and get the custom results you want
a dialog that consists of a sequential number of steps, each consisting of a single page
a dialog that guides the user through a series of steps they must perform to accomplish a task
a feature in Access that shows you a series of pages on your screen that ask you questions
a feature of Microsoft applications that lets you work through a series of dialog boxes to help you complete a task
a guided on-line script that asks you to respond to questions related to the task you are performing--in this case, creating the framework for a new presentation
a guide that will help you go through the process of building a website from start to finish
a helper program inside a main program that helps you do certain things by asking you to answer questions
a maia, sent by the Valar to help the inhabitantst of the middle earth in their fight against the Dark Lord Sauron
a multi-step UI interface used to walk a user through an otherwise complicated or tedious task
an automated assistant that helps a user complete a task by asking questions and then automatically performing actions based on the responses
an interactive computer program that helps a user solve a problem
an outstanding and creative programmer or a power user
a part of an application (or program) that 'walks' you through a process on the computer
a program that takes you through the software setup one step at a time
a sequence of pages that guides users through a multi-step, infrequently performed task
a sequence of windows and dialog boxes that lead you through the process of building a screen form or report
a series of dialog boxes that guides you through the process of creating a document, such as a letter
a series of dialog boxes that guide you through a sequence of choices to help you complete a process that requires several steps
a series of dialog boxes that provides a step-by-step interface to creating a database object
a series of dialog pages with Next and Previous buttons to collect information from the user
a series of panels or pages that help you through a task
a series of screens presented to a user that ask him or her for specific information
a set of dialog boxes that prompts you through a set of well-defined, sequential steps necessary to perform a specific task
a set of user interface pages that leads a user through a task step by step
a set of windows with simple instructions to follow in a step-by-step procedure
a small program that guides you through a process
a small program which asks you some questions on content, and then creates the document for you
a small program which helps the user to configure software, hardware,
a software feature that leads a user step by step through some process (see figure below)
a software tool that aids a user in establishing or creating a file for use by an application
a software tool that operates by stepping you through the most typical choices in order to simplify a complicated task
a special type of dialog that contains a number of pages
a special type of input dialog that consists of a sequence of dialog pages
a standardized modal dialog box that has one or more panels that walk a user through an otherwise complicated or tedious task
a step-by-step process initiated by a software application, designed to guide you through a potentially difficult task
a template or add-in that walks a user through a series of steps to create a new document, spreadsheet, presentation, database, Web application, or some object within any of those applications
a tool similar to a dialog box that guides you through a series of steps
a tool that guides you through a particular process
a tool that guides you through the hundreds of configuration options available to prepare a product to perform a particular task
a tool that helps guide you through a series of steps
a tool to guide you through the steps of a process or task by asking a series of questions or presenting options
a UI component, designed to input data in portions step by step
a user interface mechanism that greatly simplifies and eases tasks by taking the user through an easily to follow, step-by-step process
a utility that helps a user of a processor to complete a particular task
a way to collect user data by having the user focus on one bit of information at the time
a window that leads a user through a task one step at a time--requesting a series of responses from the user and then performing the task based on those responses
A program which guides you through a task, step by step. Also someone who possesses great expertise on a program or computers in general.
Part of a software program that guides the user through a complex process like signing up with an ISP or posting a Web page to the server.
An interface that enables you to complete a task in defined steps. HATS uses wizards to create projects and their resources.
A specific step-by-step help guide that will help you perform a task, such as making a template.
Instructional help in an application or system development environment that guides the user through a series of multiple choice questions to accomplish a task.
Windows feature which presents a user with simple menus or options for what would otherwise be a complex task, and carries them out automatically. Almost all Windows programs are installed via Wizards, and they are also widely used inside Windows programs.
An interactive help utility that guides the user through a potentially complex task. Go to Top
Computer based help that guides you though the steps necessary to complete a task.
type of program which gradually takes a user through a complicated task. Wizards are normally associated with tasks such as installing software, creating a database, or constructing a complicated structure such as a table in a word processor.
A detailed process that configures an object step by step.
A step-by-step group of instructions that will help the user with a particular task.
User assistance that is an alternate path usually through complex and infrequently performed tasks. Presented sequentially, the panels of the wizard prompt the user for responses, then take that data and perform the task. Wizards complete a single task and are usually self-contained.
A built-in help file that guides the user through a step-by-step process designed to help set up a particular application or program.
A wizard is a series of dialog boxes that guides you step by step through a procedure.
A step-by-step interface for commonly performed tasks. The wizards in Reports Builder are: Report Wizard: guides you through the steps to create a basic paper or Web report. Each page of the wizard asks you for information to help you create your initial report. Data Wizard: helps you helps you quickly define or modify a query for a multiquery data models. Graph Wizard: Adds variety of charts and graphs, including true 3-dimensional graphs. Implemented in Reports Builder with the Oracle BI graph bean. Report Block Wizard: enables you to add data to a static HTML page.
A wizard is usually built into a program that allows the user to make a series of decisions that will result in the creation of some special feature or service
A player who has won a MUD or has been appointed by the MUD God to help run the game.
Automated assistant that helps the user complete a task by asking questions and then automatically performing actions based on the given answers. 2.36
A program that is used to guide you step by step through the process of configuring another program. The Microsoft Internet Connection Wizard is one example.
Any small application that guides you through a process, usually the step-by-step setting up or downloading of a program.
A utility included with a software application that helps a user perform certain functions. Wizards are often used to set a program up for installation. They also provide templates that allow a user to enter required information to create documents such as Web pages, letters and spreadsheets.
A utility in a program that outlines a series of sequential tasks to set up a portion of the program. For example, an email program may use a wizard to gather the necessary information to set up an email account.
Interactive help screens that assist users in installing new software or performing a complex operation such as publishing a web page.
An interactive Help utility within an application that guides the user through each step of a particular task.
A mini-application that prompts a user through the steps of a particular computer-based action. The user provides necessary information as he or she proceeds through the wizard's screens, while the wizard completes the actual steps behind the scenes.
An "enhancement" to programs that makes them easier to operate by guiding you through a process, step by step. Often wizards are scoffed at by experienced...
A program within a program used to help and guide the user through a process. It is often used to install a program.
A software facility which guides the user through a series of steps to simplify some otherwise complex process.
SiteCLERK's interactive tool that walks you through the steps for completing certain tasks.
An interactive help utility that guides the user through a potentially complex task, such as configuring a PPP driver to work with a new modem. Wizards are often implemented as a sequence of dialog boxes which the user can move forwards and backwards through, filling in the details required. The implication is that the expertise of a human wizard is encapsulated in the software wizard, allowing the average user to perform expertly. Source: Foldoc: Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
An automated online 'assistant' to guide you, step by step, through a potentially difficult process.
A feature that provides step-by-step instructions to lead users through certain tasks in applications.A wizard uses dialogue boxes to walk users through each step of a process.
Webstore has a web page group wizard which means a user can create a web page containing text and pictures online. See Page Group wizard.
Microsoft's name for a step-by-step set of instructions that guide you through a particular task. For example, there are many wizards included with Windows 95 and 98 for installing new hardware, configuring the Start menu, establishing dial-up networking for modem use, and changing other aspects of the computer environment.
A wizard is a part of a program that guides you through certain steps. For example, a wizard in Microsoft Word would help you create and format a new document to your desired specifications.
Guides you through the more complex steps of an operation. For each step just specify what you would like to do, and the Wizard will do it for you.
An application‚ often found within another piece of software‚ which offers interactive help.
A Microsoft term for pre-designed elements of software package. Will “ask questions” and assist in design of letter, presentation, etc.
A special utility within some applications that is designed to help you perform a particular task. Example: the wizard in Microsoft Word that can guide you through creating a new document.
A preprogrammed step-by-step procedure to aid the user in accomplishing a specific task.
A user interface that uses multiple-step questionnaires to gather information from the user.
An interactive utility that leads a user through all of the steps required to complete a complex task. Wizards produce a step by step guide for the user, with each possible alternative displayed. If a condition occurs which prevents a step from being completed, methods for resolving the problem are presented. When the problem is resolved, the user is returned to the next step in the process, until the task has been completed.
Automated assistant used to complete a task by asking a user questions and then automatically performing actions based on the answers; included in many software applications. 3.37
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A computer utility program that automatically presents the steps necessary to complete a task, such as installing a printer.
on-screen step-by-step guide that helps a user perform a particular task, e.g. installing a program.
a software routine or self-activating program that guides you through a simple set-up routine for a particular feature or application.
GUI-based software that asks you a few questions, often just confirming the default values, then performs a systems management function, typically installing software.
A wizard is an interactive computer program acting as an interface to lead a user through a complex task using dialog steps.
A wizard is an interactive computer program which acts as an interface to lead a user through a complex task, using step-by-step dialogs. In some open source software they are called Druids. Other software products like the Alpha Five database application development tool, call them "Genies" to reflect the "magical" help they give users.
Wizard is a magazine about comic books, published monthly in the United States by Wizard Entertainment. It includes a price guide to current and valuable comics, as well as comic book, movie, anime, and collector news, interviews, and previews. It is known for its "fanboy" sense of humour, which is shared by all the magazines published by Wizard Entertainment.
