Use common dialog buttons
- Last UpdatedOct 29, 2026
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The following table describes buttons that frequently appear in dialogs and windows:
|
Button |
Purpose |
|---|---|
|
OK |
Execute and saves all changes, also closing the dialog or window. |
|
Apply |
Executes and saves all changes, but leaves the dialog or window open. This button enables you to see the effects or confirmation of your changes before closing the dialog/window. |
|
Cancel |
Closes the dialog or window immediately, discarding changes. |
|
Open |
Opens a file. Generally, this button is associated with a combo-box or list pane. You use the combo-box or list pane to select a file and then use the Open button to open the file. |
|
Close |
Closes the open file, screen, dialog, and so forth. |
|
Browse |
Opens a Browse dialog to search for a file or folder to open. |
|
Back |
Returns to the previous screen in a sequence of screens. |
|
Next |
Progresses to the next screen in a sequence of screens. |
|
Replace |
Opens a Replace dialog, which enables you to change tags or strings associated with a selected screen object. |
|
Remove |
Removes a selected (highlighted) object from a list or a screen. |