Slider (computing)


A slider or track bar is a graphical control element with which a user may set a value by moving an indicator, usually horizontally. In some cases user may also click on a point on the slider to change the setting. It is different from a scrollbar in that it is not continuous but used to adjust a value without changing the format of the display or the other information on the screen.

Usage with progress bars

Sliders are also combined with progress bars in the playback of streaming media over a network connection in order to show the content buffering position versus the playback position. This is done by superimposing a colored shaded area on top of the slider, indicating whether the user can "jump" forward or not.