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Common Controls


Here are visual examples of common controls in Windows®. Click each image to go to the guidelines article for a particular control.

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Balloons inform users of a non-critical problem or special condition in a control.

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Check boxes allow users to make a decision between two or more clearly differing choices.

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Command buttons allow users to perform an immediate action.

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Command links allow users to make a choice among a set of mutually exclusive, related choices.

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Drop-down lists and combo boxes allow users to make a choice among a list of mutually exclusive values.

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Group boxes allow users to see relationships among a set of related controls.

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Links allow users to navigate to another page, window, or Help topic; display a definition; initiate a command; or choose an option.

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List boxes allow users to select from a set of values presented in a list that is always visible. With a single-selection list box, users select one item from a list of mutually exclusive values. With a multiple-selection list box, users select zero or more items from a list of values.

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List views allow users to view and interact with a collection of data objects, using either single selection or multiple selection.

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Progress bars allow users to follow the progress of a lengthy operation.

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Progressive disclosure controls allow users to show or hide additional information including data, options, or commands.

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Radio buttons allow users to make a choice among a set of mutually exclusive, related choices.

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Sliders allow users to choose from a continuous range of values.

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Spin controls allow users to change incrementally the value within its associated numeric text box.

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Tabs present users with related information on separate labeled pages.

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Text boxes allow users to display, enter, or edit a text or numeric value.

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Tooltips label an unlabeled control.

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Infotips describe an object to which the user is pointing.

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Tree views allow users to view and interact with a hierarchically arranged collection of objects, using either single selection or multiple selection.

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