Information message

Source: CUA, Motif, Windows
Alias: Information dialog (Motif)
Related: Dialog box; Message; Secondary window
SCO Visual Tcl commands: VtMessageDialog

An Information message reports normal processing, such as showing status of a normal operation:

Information messages:

• appear in movable boxes of fixed size

• include an OK button fur user acknowledgment

• disappear only after user selects OK

• include a Help button if more information is available

• are not accompanied by a beep