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building a graphical user interface

The interface elements that you add to a GUI are known as widgets.
You’ve met one already: the button. There are lots of others. Look at
the names of some other widgets below and see if you can match them
with the correct description. We’ve already done the first one for you.

Drop-down list A widget that provides a way for large and
small amounts of text to be entered

Label A separate window that pops up to request
additional information from the user

Text box A widget that displays a string message in
a window

Menu The combination of a drop-down list and
a text box

Combo box A widget that allows you to select one item
from a large list

Dialog box A list of command options that is attached
to the top of a window

Write your Which widget do you think you need to use in your program?
answer here.

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