Menu-Driven Interface

A user interface style in which the available actions at each point in the interaction are presented to the user as an on-screen list, and the user selects an option by number, letter, keystroke, or pointer. Menu-driven interfaces reduce the need to memorise commands and are typically easier for novice and occasional users, at the cost of being slower for expert users who know what they want. In accessibility, menus are important because they make the set of available actions discoverable and can be rendered through screen readers, switch interfaces, or voice control; they also pair well with progressive disclosure and adaptable layouts.