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 (e.g., YouTube videos) in order to show the content buffering position versus the playback position. This is done by superimposing a colored shaded area (progress bar) on top of the slider, indicating whether the user can "jump" forward or not.
gollark: Or at least Terrariola's... ability to request monopolies?
gollark: Please delete Terrariola.
gollark: I told you. Possibly several times. I think you told me to ask Yemmel, but I was muted by the squidly one while talking about it.
gollark: The code for it is line 96 to 132, underneath the Rph Compliance mode.
gollark: Yes.
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