140 Graphic Communications
Dialog Boxes
Selecting an item in a drop-down menu often
opens a dialog box,whichpermitstheoperatortoinput
additional information, Figure 7-24. This information
may specify an action, input measurements, select
colors, or apply a style. Some dialog boxes include
drop-down lists, similar to submenus, which can be
used to make a selection.
Palettes
A palette is a modifi ed form of menu that can
be resized and positioned on the screen to suit the
operator’s preferences. A palette can also be set
to display or be hidden. When displayed, it always
remains visible, overlaying any other images on the
screen, Figure 7-25.
Figure 7-22. Selecting one of the items on the menu bar
opens a drop-down menu with a number of choices.
A
B
C
Figure 7-23. The options available within context-sensitive menus change, depending on the type of material
being worked on. When
Style
is selected on the menu bar, one of these three menus will appear. A—The menu
that appears when text is selected. B—The same menu for when images are selected. C—The menu for when lines
or strokes are selected.