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graphical interface elements

Model a slider on a scale

There’s quite a bit going on with a slider on a scale. It’s a simple control that
everyone’s familiar with, but the simplicity masks quite a bit of complexity.
The devil is most definitely in the details:

Here's the standard This end of the scale
representation of a marks a HIGH value.
slider on a scale that we
all know and love.

This end of the scale There's a bunch of markings on the
marks a LOW value. device that indicate where on the There is always something
that you can grab onto
scale you currently are. and slide from left to
right.

Look at the volume control shown above and identify four key
characteristics of the volume control.

Write your four answers here.

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