Graphical user interface basics
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Browser's page
Purpose
This section defines the attributes of Browser's Pages and describes their general aspects.
Dimensions and layout
The Browser's Page (also called Tabbed browsing or tabbed document interface [TDI]), is
a feature to effectively contain multiple pages in a single page. Each item occupies the
browser's entire viewing area when displayed. Tabs facilitate navigation among the items.
The term "tab" arises from the visual similarity to the physical tabs on manila folders used
to store and organize hard copy.
This technology overview focuses on three areas:
Makes everyday tasks easier with improved navigation through tabbed browsing.
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Dynamic security protection through a robust new architecture, security features that
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help defend against malicious software (also known as malware).
Improved platform for Web manageability, including improved support for cascading
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style sheets (CSS).
The advantage of tabbed browsing is the fact that it eliminates the need to display tiled
pages that demand frequent resizing and repositioning. Tabbed browsing consumes less
memory and operating system resources than tiled-window browsing provided the user
does not keep too many items open at once.
Page layout.
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Figure 2-1
displays the standard Browser's
Browser's page
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