Computer Network Router User Manual

Input Fields 6-1
CHAPTER 6
Data Input 6
Although some applications for Newton devices only present information to
people, many applications gather data from people as well. A person can
input information in a Newton application by
■ Tapping and dragging to select an input from a list or range of options
provided by the application
■ Writing and drawing to input text and shapes
■ Typing text on an on-screen keyboard.
The Newton interface elements that applications use for these input methods
are described in the first two sections of this chapter. There’s also a section on
handling user errors.
Input Fields 6
An application gathers user input in areas called input fields. An input field
generally consists of a text label, a value, and some means of changing an
existing value or entering a new value. Figure 6-1 illustrates some typical
input fields.
Figure 6-0
Table 6-0