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Grade 10 GUI Interfaces
GUI • A graphical user interface (GUI) is a human-computer interface (i.e., a way for humans to interact with computers) that uses windows, icons andmenus and which can be manipulated by a mouse and often to a limited extent by a keyboard as well through short cut keys. • A window is a (usually) rectangular portion of the monitor screen that can display its contents, this is normally in the format of icons, text or images. • A major feature is the ability for multiple windows to be open simultaneously. Each window can display a different information, that have been opened or created within a single application.
Why use GUI? • GUI interfaces are created for company databases so that it is easy for staff to use. • Staff will be able to use all aspects of the system without having to know who the system is created or how tables, data and code is linked together.
What is a GUI?? • Research want is meant by the term GUI? • Why would making GUI’s be an advantage to companies? • How can the use of GUI help people with disabilities? • What do you think some of the disadvantages are to GUI displays?