ControlText

ControlText is a term that generally refers to the text displayed within a user interface element, such as a button, label, or menu item. This text serves to identify the purpose or action associated with the control. For instance, a button labeled "Save" uses "Save" as its control text to indicate that clicking it will perform a save operation. Similarly, a label displaying a user's name might have "Name:" as its control text, followed by the actual name.

The specific implementation and handling of control text can vary significantly depending on the programming language, operating system, and graphical user interface (GUI) toolkit being used. Developers typically set the control text programmatically when creating or configuring UI elements. Accessibility features often rely on control text to provide meaningful descriptions to users who employ screen readers or other assistive technologies. This ensures that users can understand the function of each interface element even without visual cues. Localization efforts also focus on translating control text to make software usable in different languages.