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Motif and CDE 2.1 Style Guide



Element Behavior

Users can perform unique actions with elements. That is, elements have behaviors associated with them. Table 2 lists some common element behaviors.

Table 2. Elements and Their Behaviors

Element Behavior Description
Selected An element that can be added or removed from the selection scope that encloses it
Edited An element whose displayed value or contents can be changed through user interaction
Static A data element whose value cannot be changed by the user
Visual A static element that cannot be selected or activated

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