dialog box

American

Computers.

(in a graphical user interface) a box, called up temporarily on the screen, that asks for user input or displays information.

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Russell Brandom breaks down the relevant documents here: Initially, the feature was intended to require users to opt in, typically through an in-app pop-up dialog box.

From The Verge • Dec. 6, 2018

A dialog box will open. If you see the words “Don’t run on pages on this domain,” click those words.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2017

CutePDF becomes a printer choice, so when the print dialog box opens, CutePDF will be one of the choices.

From Time • Apr. 21, 2013

Then you notice that the bottom dialog box also has "Always" and "Just once".

From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2012

Debian GNU/Linux Installation Main Menu You may see a dialog box that says ``The installation program is determining the current state of your system and the next installation step that should be performed.''

From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by Goerzen, John

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