See Interfaces. [D03379] May be described as The hardware, or software, or both that enables a user to interact with a computer, or The term user interface typically refers to the visual presentation and its underlying software with which a user interacts. [D04895] RUP
Also shortened to UI. User interfaces are what you see when you use a program - i.e. taskbars, pulldowns, scroll bars, etc.
The manner in which the system communicates and interacts with the user -- the way information is presented to the user and way replies are solicited from the user.
A manner of presentation allowing applications to communicate with people. User interfaces include GUIs, terminal or character-based interfaces, VRUs, and credit card readers.
According to the Delta method, the user interface consist not only of the graphical presentation on the screen, but also the system services offered by the system and the users' information.
A reference to the software, method, or displays that enable interaction between the user and the software being used.
The way people interact with the software. A graphical interface uses images like buttons and windows. A text interface uses typed commands.
The system's appearance to the user.
Where commands are issued by a user; may be in the form of a touch panel, keypad, remote control or telephone.
The way a site looks and works, including the layout of pages, navigation throughout the site, colors, button styles and graphics. V • W
a fairly importantpiece of a program
a program running under the control of an operating system which allows the user to communicate with the operating system
what is presented to the user on the screen. Includes functionality of searching (e.g. may or may not allow Boolean searching, wildcards, etc.) as well as levels of searching (e.g. may offer a simple search mode screen as well as an expert/advanced search mode screen)
The display used by the user to interact with the system.
User interfaces refer to devices such as volume controls, keypads and LCD touch panels that allow you to control (to varying degrees) all of your home's electronic systems. There are a wide variety of user interfaces available today and most of these interfaces can be seamlessly placed in the wall, while others, such as a touch panel are designed to be displayed on a table or counter. More advanced systems can be integrated with your PC allowing for a friendly interface to control music throughout your home from your home PC.
(UI) Interface that enables the user to operate and control the equipment.
This is a software program's screen appearance, and the method for the user to interact with the program.
Software which operates between the user and the operating system, often to make the latter easier to use
The part of an application that the user works with directly. User interfaces can be text-driven, such as DOS, or graphical, such as Windows.
A program's controls, with which the user "interfaces" with the program.
means by which users interact with the content on any given site; generally includes navigation, function and content links, as well as presentation areas
The words that label the different screens (Menu, Activities) and features (Exercise, Preview, Guided Exercise) in the program.
The elements of a software application with which a user can interact. Forms, command buttons, and list boxes are all examples of parts of a user interface; most, but not all, ActiveX controls are designed to serve as part of a user interface.
The combination of menus, screens, keyboard commands, mouse clicks, and command language that defines how a user interacts with a software application.
The relationship between a person and a machine. Early computers were characterized by a MACHO interface, since they were used largely by engineers who were comfortable with technology and technological language. As the use of computers spread beyond this select group, it was necessary for the computer to present a more friendly interface. The WIMP (window-icon-mouse-pulldownmenu) interface wiped out the MACHO interface. It is based on the user illusion that the person is working on documents stored in folders sitting on a desktop.
The set of prompts, commands, messages provided to a user to enable him/her to use a computer program or package. VDU VDU is short for "Visual Display Unit", a combined monitor and keyboard. Also referred to as a "terminal".
The aspect of a computer system or program that can be perceived by the human user, often displayed on a screen. See also: graphical user interface (GUI)
A set of controls such as buttons, commands and other devices that allow a user to operate a computer program.
The program through which the end users interact with the computer.
the set of displays and controls that support interaction (information transfer) between the user and the computer system; permits the display of information to the user and the user's input of data needed by the computer; also called the computer-human interface (CHI), the human-computer interface (HCI), or the user-system interface (USI); formerly known as the man-machine interface (MMI).
The way in which information is exchanged between the GPS receiver and the user. This takes place through the screen display and buttons on the unit.
an interface that enables information to be passed between a human user and hardware or software components of a computer system [ IEEE 90].
The junction between a user and a computer program. An interface is a set of commands or menus through which a user communicates with a program. A command-driven interface is one in which you enter commands. A menu-driven interface is one in which you select command choices from various menus displayed on the screen. The user interface is one of the most important parts of any program because it determines how easily you can make the program do what you want. Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that use icons, pop-up menus and the mouse have become the standard on personal computers.
The means by which an individual communicates with a computer through a software application. The common methods for such communication are, commands, menus, and icons.
The design of the screens and the method provided for the user to navigate, select options, interact, enter information and indicate their preferences. The user interface will enormously impact the user's experience of a program separately from the way the code is written. A good user interface will avoid overwhelming the user with too many choices, clashing colors, competing elements, confusing navigation and unexpected or inconsistent responses to user input. Competent, even great programmers frequently create poorly designed user interfaces.
The system of computer screen images, devices, and software components that allow the user to interact with and control the computer's operating system. Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) allow the user to interact with the operating system by manipulating icons or menus. Command-Line interfaces allow users to interact with operating systems by entering commands from the keyboard.
The part of an application that the end user sees on the screen and works with to operate the application, such as menus, forms and "buttons."
The aspects of a computer system or program that can be perceived by the human user, and the commands and mechanisms used to control its operation and input data. See Graphical User Interface and Command Line Interface.
The pages that define what a user sees and with which a user interacts in a web application.
That portion of the external interface which specifies how the program will respond to human inputs. The "look and feel" of the program.
The software and hardware that lets the user control a computer.
The aspects of a computer system or program which can be seen (or heard or otherwise perceived) by the human user.
In computer science and human-computer interaction, the user interface (of a computer program) refers to the graphical, textual and auditory information the program presents to the user, and the control sequences (such as keystrokes with the computer keyboard, movements of the computer mouse, and selections with the touchscreen) the user employs to control the program.
The part of a computer program that displays on the screen for the user to see. Also used to describe how humans interact with what they see on the computer screen. A good user interface makes it easy for users to do what they want to do. See also graphical user interface.
An interface is a set of commands or menus on the client server computer screen through which a user communicates in a search.
The view a user has of a computer program, usually understood to mean the visual look and feel of a program, but also extending to other modes of interaction, e.g. voice and touch.
A physical interface between the operator and the system equipment.
The user's view of a web-site. The way elements are presented to the viewer on each page for reading, interaction, and navigation.
The means by which a user can control the behavior of an application; the software that handles input and output. also graphical user interface.
Portion of a computer operating system that controls how users interact with the computer.
A computer science term, an interface is the point of communication between a computer and an external entity, (in this case, a user). It is a term often used when someone wishes to describe how a Web page is designed in terms of usability. A "good" user interface will be intuitive and easy to use. A "bad" user interface is confusing and difficult.
The hardware and software rules and conventions that allows a user to interact and perform operations on a system, program, or device.
The hardware, software, or both that allows a user to interact and perform operations on a system, program, or device.
The collection of buttons, menus, scrollbars, and other functional elements that you give your customers to manipulate your documents. In a general sense it is the things people click on and what they do when clicked. As a Web page designer you have to make sure that what your customers click on makes sense, and that the actions that happen are well thought out, standard, and not confusing to the customer.
The part of the application that interacts with the people operating it.
The combination of hardware and software that allows a user to communicate with a computer system.
The aspect of a computer or program that that gives and accepts information. Source: Microsoft's New Computer Users Glossary
The combination of screen design, menus, keyboard commands and online help which creates the way a user interacts with the computer.
computer system capability that allows the computer user to communicate with the system, such as to respond to prompts or questions that appear on the display screen.
The software, input/output (I/O) devices, screens, procedures, and dialogue between the user of the system (people) and the system (or system component) itself. See Interface.
The interaction style between the computer and the user of that computer.
The user interface is how you interact with the control.
The way a user communicates with the computer.
A protocol for communicating between the computer and the user.
The hardware, software, or both by which a user communicates with a system, program, or device. Examples are a keyboard, mouse, command language, or windowing subsystem.
The part of a software application with which the user interacts. See also GUI (Graphical User Interface).
The programming that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the end user to interact with the system with commands and mechanisms to control system operation and input data. Value-Added Those activities or steps which add to or change a product or service as it goes through a process; the activities or steps that customers view as important and necessary. Web-based A set of interconnected web pages, usually including a homepage, generally located on the same server, and prepared and maintained as a collection of information by a person, group, or organization. Web-based applications are usually accessed with a web browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape).
The components of a computer system employed by a user to communicate with the computer. These include the equipment, such as a keyboard or mouse, and the software environment, such as the desktop of Windows or the program lines of DOS.
A User Interface (UI) is the interface by which a computer user is able to interact with the computer. It describes the way that the user uses input devices such as keyboards and mice, and the way the information is portrayed on screen or on the output device. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses visual controls such as menus and buttons to allow the user to accomplish tasks. The user typically uses a mouse. A console or command-line interface requires the user to type commands as text using the keyboard. A web site can be considered as having a User Interface. The term User Interface describes the way in which the user interacts with the Web site.
The way a software presents itself to the user. Often referred to by its abbreviation UI, the User Interface includes the appearance of the software on screen, sounds, and any other sensory data that is sent by the software to the user.
The Interface to your computer - a combination of controls used to perform any operation. See graphical user interface and command prompt.
The method through which information is exchanged between the GPS receiver and the user. This is done through the screen display and the GPS receiver's buttons.
The components of a computer system that the operator uses to interact with the computer - the screen display, keyboard, mouse, touch controls, etc.
the features of a programme or computer that govern the way people interact with the programme or computer
Software components that expedite its intuitive and competent use. Options for command input by computer users rather than typing instructions at the command line. User interface can take on many forms including screen, pull-down and pop-up menus; icons, dialog buttons, toggles and picklists; toolbar buttons; printed tablet menus and cursor buttons on digitizing (mouse) devices. Also includes productivity enhancements, error messages, error trapping, on-line help, MACROS (and their prompts), sample databases, tutorials, manuals, and other documentation. (See On-the-fly).
How users interact with software and hardware. User Interface refers to the intersection of the technical aspect of a system and its users.
The portion of a computer system through which the end user interacts with the system. It may include the keyboard, mouse, touch-screen, and other devices.
This is the face of a computer program what it looks like to the person sitting in front of the monitor, and how it is used. Windows and the Apple Macintosh have a Graphical User Interface (GUI) which is easier to use than a purely text-based interface like MS-DOS.
A simple interactive menu providing access to disc programming content.
The means by which a user interacts with a computer.The interface includes input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, stylus, or microphone; the computer screen and what appears on it; the way commands are given, etc.With a command-line interface, only text appears on the screen, and the user must type in commands; with a graphical user interface, windows, mice, menus, and icons are used to communicate with the computer.
Controls how data and instructions are entered and how information displays on a screen. Two types of user interfaces are command-line and graphical. 1.12, 3.4, 8.7
The presentation and interaction between an automation system and the operator of the system. User Interface describes the visual presentation of information about the status of the system and the sequence of operations required to perform a task using the automation system.
The user interface is the aggregate of means by which people (the users) interact with a particular machine, device, computer program or other complex tool (the system).