Chapter 19. Inputting Data with Sliders, Date Pickers, and Steppers
When you need to let the user choose from a limited list of options, radio buttons, check boxes, and pop-up buttons will work just fine. When you need to let the user type in data, a text field or combo box will be a better choice. However, if you want the user to select a numeric value, a predefined list of options may be too limited and clumsy, and forcing the user to type in a number might not work if you want to restrict the number to a specific range. In this case, you may want to use a horizontal, vertical, or circular slider.
A slider lets you define a minimum and maximum value so the user can choose any number in between by moving the slider up and down or left and right. ...
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