How Do You Spell INPUT BUTTON?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪnpʊt bˈʌtən] (IPA) 
Pronunciation: [ˈɪnpʊt bˈʌtən] (IPA)
An input button is a graphical user interface (GUI) element or widget used in software applications, websites, or programs to create a clickable area that allows users to submit or trigger an action. Also known as a submit button or action button, the input button serves as a mechanism for users to input information or submit data, typically performed by clicking or pressing the button.
Input buttons are commonly used in various contexts, such as forms, surveys, quizzes, or any situation where user interaction is required to initiate a particular process or task. They appear as clickable buttons on the display screen, often labelled with text or icons, enabling users to provide an intended response or execute an action.
When a user clicks or activates an input button, it typically triggers an event that initiates a function or sends the data entered in the associated form fields to the server for processing. This allows for the submission of information, often leading to further processing, validation, storage, or display of the submitted data.
Input buttons can have different appearances and styles, including various sizes, shapes, colors, and even animations, depending on the user interface design and application requirements. Their role as a crucial component in user interactions makes them a fundamental element for enabling user engagement and providing an intuitive means to interact with software applications and websites.
The term "input button" does not have a specific etymology since it is a combination of two separate words: "input" and "button".
"Input" comes from the Latin term "in-" meaning "into" and "putare" which means "to think" or "to consider". It originally referred to the act of putting information into something, typically a computer or a system.
"Button" originates from the Old French word "bouton", meaning a bud or a small knob. It was later applied to refer to a small object with a protruding part, which could be pressed or pushed.
When combined, "input button" refers to a type of button used to send or submit information or execute a specific function on a device or system through user interaction.
