(computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel'
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Examples of dialog box
dialog box
Upon installation, a dialog box prompted users to enable or disable the add-ons.
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Use the dialog box to find and open the Bonds home run image you just downloaded.
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While the Settings tab on the Display dialog box is open, click the Identify button.
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Users can easily make changes to this behavior through the Manage Add-ons dialog box.
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This setting doesn't live in the Options dialog box, where you'd expect.
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The browser opens a dialog box for you to specify actual editing program.
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The dialog box varies by browser-this picture shows Internet Explorer 7.
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For some applications, a separate user interface mode may be used instead of a dialog box.
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A dialog box will warn that you must unmount the iPod through iTunes before disconnecting.
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