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A dialog box is a temporary window in a computer's graphical user interface (GUI) that requests input, provides information, or prompts the user to make a choice to proceed with a task. These interactive windows contain various elements like buttons, checkboxes, and text fields to gather information and offer options, appearing for tasks such as saving a file, printing, or confirming a critical action.

Key characteristics of a dialog box:

Temporary window: A dialog box appears on the screen for a specific purpose and is closed once the task is completed or canceled.

User interaction: It serves as a channel for communication between the user and the computer or application, requiring the user to provide input or make selections.

Control elements:

Dialog boxes feature common interface controls, including:

Buttons: (e.g., OK, Cancel, Apply) to confirm or abort an action.

Text fields: for typing information.

Checkboxes: to select or deselect options.

Radio buttons: to choose one option from a group.