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WIMP (computing)

In human–computer interaction, WIMP stands for "windows, icons, menus, pointer", denoting a style of interaction using these elements of the user interface. Other expansions are sometimes used, such as substituting "mouse" and "mice" for menus, or "pull-down menu" and "pointing" for pointer.

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WindowsIconsMenusPointerAcronym
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Graphics tabletsMotor impairmentsParkinson's disease
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WIMP (computing)

Nodes28
Edges27
Triples0
Avg. degree1.93
Density0.071429
Components1

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wimp icons interface pointer user windows menus window computer interaction system program help users used using human graphics systems elements

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