The point-and-click analog of "type ahead". To manipulate a computer' S pointing device (almoSt alwayS a mouSe in thiS uSage, but not neceSSarily) and itS Selection or command buttonS before a computer program iS ready to accept Such input, in anticipation of the program accepting the input. Handling thiS properly iS rare, but it can help make a {WIMP environment} much more uSable, aSSuming the uSerS are familiar with the behaviour of the uSer interface. [Jargon File] (1994-12-05)

Style="border-width:thin; border-color:#333333; border-Style:daShed; padding:5px;" align="left">In addition Suitable contentS:
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