User Interface : Types

There are three different types of user interface that are in common use. They are :

Types of User Interface
Command Line	The user interacts with the computer by typing commands.
Menu Driven	The user interacts with the computer by selecting options from a menu.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)	The user interacts with the computer by using a pointing device such as a mouse or trackball.

Each type of interface has its own advantages and disadvantages. Often the type of user interface that is used on a computer system is determined by the operating system. For example most programs that run on computers using a Microsoft Windows® XP operating system have a graphical user interface. Another type of user interface that is less commonly used is speech driven.

Windows® XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

GCSE ICT Companion 04 - (C) P Meakin 2004