Sometimes referred to as a window; on a graphical user interface system, an enclosed area displayed by a program or process to prompt a user for entry of information in one or more boxes (fields). 

an on-screen message box that appears when the Mac requires additional information before completing a command.

)A box that appears on a display screen to present information or request input. Typically, dialog boxes are temporary -- they disappear once you have entered the requested information. In the Macinto [..]

A small square or rectangular area that opens in a graphical user interface in response to a selection made by the user, usually providing additional information or listing other options and/or settin [..]

A window that opens up offering the user input options to the task / program that they are using. This is not the same as a popup on the internet.

A window that displays additional options or questions when a command is chosen.

A dialog box is an on-screen window which appears when certain functions are selected. The dialogue box requests additional information or selections.

A window that appears during the operation of the program that requires you to make a choice or enter information.

A box that appears on screen that asks the user for input, or relays information to the user.

The box that appears when you open an option from the menu or toolbar. The box gives you choices of commands to give the computer, such as to save a file or open a document.

A box that appears when you choose a command from a menu. It offers additional options, and requires your acknowledgement before it goes away.

A dialog box is a user interface element, a type of window that is used to enable communication and interaction between a user and a software program. The dialog box appears when the program either ne [..]