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a dialog box is a type of window used to enable a "dialog" between a computer and its user.

In a graphical user interface of computers, a dialog box is a type of window used to enable reciprocal communication or "dialog" between a computer and its user. It may communicate information to the user, prompt the user for a response, or both. A dialog box is most often used to provide the user with the means for specifying how to implement a command, or to respond to a question or an "alert".

Questions having the tag regards the User Experience of the UI-element dialog (box).

Reference: Wikipedia: Dialog box

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When to use spin boxes, and when to use numbers-only edit boxes?

When should we use numbers-only edit boxes, and when should we use spin boxes? Is there a rule of thumb to decide which to use? Or should we always use spin boxes if we'll be inputting only numbers? For example, I have a numbers-only edit box, where…
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Is it good practice to avoid using 'Yes' and 'No' buttons in favor of descriptions of the action?

Possible Duplicate: Should I use Yes/No or Ok/Cancel on my message box? I've found that there is an annoying tendency for different programs to prompt the user concerning the same actions using opposite versions of the question. For example: The…
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What is stupid about the Find Setup Wizard of Windows?

From: https://ux.stackexchange.com/a/19842 Giving users choices is a good principle, but it's not if they don't understand the choice. Have a look at one stupid dialog The link there leads to: They have even explained that database can be an…
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When should a window store its position and state?

Obviously: OnOK OnClose But, what about OnCancel? If the user cancels the dialog what is the standard? Should it still remember the window position? Is there guidance on this? If this question is going to invoke personal opinions then I will…
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