Windows Interface Components - Secondary Windows

Secondary Windows

Most primary windows require a set of secondary windows to support and supplement a user's activities in the primary windows. Secondary windows are similar to primary windows but differ in some fundamental aspects. This chapter covers the common uses of secondary windows, such as property sheets, dialog boxes, palette windows, and message boxes.

Characteristics of Secondary Windows

Property Sheets and Inspectors

Dialog Boxes

Palette Windows

Message Boxes

Pop-up Windows

Fundamentals of Designing User Interaction

Windows Interface Components

Design Specifications and Guidelines

Appendixes and References