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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

graphical user interface (GUI)

Microsoft Windows is a typical example of a graphical user interface (GUI), whereby a system of windows, pull-down menus and icons make it easy for the user to communicate with the computer. Prior to GUIs, most user interfaces were purely textual.

Related terms
drop down menuiconmenu (1)pull-down menucommand line interfaceinterfaceuser interfacewindowWindows
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