InputEnded

InputEnded is a term that can refer to different concepts depending on the context, most commonly in computing and programming. In a general sense, it signifies the point at which a user or an automated process has finished providing input. This can manifest in various ways.

Within a command-line interface, pressing Enter or Return typically signals the end of a line of input. For longer inputs, there might be a specific command or character, such as Ctrl+D on Unix-like systems or Ctrl+Z on Windows, to indicate the end of the entire input stream. This allows the program to process the collected data.

In graphical user interfaces, a button labeled "Submit," "OK," or "Done" often serves as the indicator that input has ended. Forms in web pages or applications rely on such actions to send the user's entered information for processing. The termination of input is crucial for applications to proceed with their intended functionality, whether it's executing a command, saving data, or performing a calculation. The specific mechanism for signaling the end of input is usually defined by the operating system, the programming language, or the application itself.