Prompt

Prompt

Object that is displayed on a computer screen as an indication to the user to perform a task, such as type a command, a password, or file name.

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Industry/Domain: Software
Category: Operating systems
Company: Red Hat
Product: Red Hat Linux 9
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prompt

Internet; Internet communication

A symbol indicating that the computer is waiting for you to enter information in order to continue.

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Printing & publishing; Publishing

The symbol on a computer screen indicating readiness to accept input or instructions, or the point of focus in a message box requesting more information or a response. See cursor, ...

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Computer; Software; Software engineering

(1) A symbol or message displayed by a computer system, requesting input from the user of the system.~(2) To display a symbol or message as in (1).

prompt

Telecommunications; General telecom

In interactive display systems, a message on the display surface of a display device to help the user to plan and execute subsequent operations. Note: Examples of prompts include ...

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Energy; Energy trade

A prompt cargo describes a cargo available for immediate lifting (one to two days). Prompt tonnage refers to tankers available to lift cargoes immediately. The tanker and ...

prompt

Performing arts; Theatre

To give actors their line. As actors move off book, the prompter follows the dialogue in a prompt book and, if an actor calls for his or her "line", the prompter provides a ...

highlight

Software; Operating systems

To emphasize displayed characters, as by displaying them in reverse video (light on dark rather than dark on light, and vice versa) or against a colored background.

active

Software; Operating systems

Pertaining to the device, program, file, record or portion of the screen that is currently operational or subject to command operations.

cross hatch

Software; Operating systems

Shading made up of regularly spaced, intersecting lines.

default gateway

Software; Operating systems

A configuration item for the TCP/IP protocol that is the IP address of a directly reachable IP router. Configuring a default gateway creates a default route in the IP routing ...