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Menu selection

• Principle: the computer displays a list of items from which the user selects

• Types: numbered, lettered, mnemonic lettered, unlabelled

• Advantages:
  • shortens training
  • reduces keystrokes
  • structures decision making
  • permits use of dialog management tools
  • easy to support error handling

• Disadvantages:
  • Danger of many menus
  • May slow frequent users
  • Requires screen space
  • Requires rapid display rate

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