| Term used to
describe a software program that is operated using file
menus instead of using commands. Below is an example of how a user
may quit a menu-driven program as opposed to a non menu-driven program. Menu-driven
Within the program the user clicks the
"file" option from the menu bar and selects quit
Non menu-driven
User presses the "!" key and then
presses the "q" key to quit the program.
Menu-driven is commonly easier for most users as it
is a graphical environment and allows the user to navigate using the
mouse. Non menu-driven is commonly quicker but requires more
memorization of commands used to perform tasks.
Also see: Menu, Menu
bar, Operating system definitions
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