SECTION 1
Lesson 1.2: Meeting Project

   

 

  

Some menu items will open dialog boxes. A dialog box is an extra window that opens up with options. One of the most common dialog boxes is the one found when you click on the Tools menu and click Options.

 

 

Let’s look at the different elements in a dialog box.

 

Tabs

Dialog boxes can contain options for different items. Click the tabs (usually at the top of the screen) to change dialog boxes. (In the example above, there are 10 different tabs ranging from Interface options to Security settings.)

Drop-down menus

Just like toolbar drop-down menus, you can type in the box or click the down arrow to choose from a list of values.

Check boxes

If an item is checked, it means it’s on. If the item is unchecked, it’s off. Click the check box to change this status.

Radio buttons

Use these buttons to choose from a list. Like check boxes, click to change the item that is in use. Normally, only one item from the list can be selected.

Text boxes

These boxes must be filled out by typing in them.

Buttons

Some buttons open more dialog boxes and allow you to specify advanced settings.

OK and Cancel

In any dialog box, you can click OK to save your changes. You can also click Cancel to discard your changes. (Some dialog boxes have an Apply button so you can apply your changes right away, before making more changes.)