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- What are progress indicators examples?
- What are the different types of progress indicators?
- Why are progress indicators important?
- What are the different types of progress bars?
What are progress indicators examples?
Examples of progress indicators
A splash screen, covering all or most of the computer screen while a program is loading. Turning the mouse pointer into an hourglass or a spinning pinwheel to indicate to the user that they should not click anything until the active process is complete.
What are the different types of progress indicators?
There are two types of progress indicators: Linear and circular.
Why are progress indicators important?
Progress indicators tell users (a) that the system needs more time to process the last user action (for instance, to load a file, or to install a new update), and (b) approximately how much time remains. They offer 4 main advantages: They reassure the user that the system is working and reduce the user's uncertainty.
What are the different types of progress bars?
There are 2 types of progress bars: determinate and indeterminate. The former is used when the amount of information that needs to be loaded is detectable. The latter is used when the system is unsure how much needs to be loaded or how long it will take.
