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subpanel

subpanel

4.8
A small section inside a main screen that shows related tools or information
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌpænəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subpanel
  • The graphics editor features a subpanel for adjusting contrast and brightness, making it easy to fine-tune your images.

Examples

  • The thought of having to manipulate files through CCS and PHP (among other complicated jargon) to upload a header when the rest of the Thesis world is able to do it through the header subpanel was enough to put me over the edge.

    Blog text (27)

  • I've come to the conclusion that Thesis 1.6 doesn't have a header image subpanel; is that correct?

    Blog text (27)

  • First, within each of the subpanels of Figure 4, the parameters are ordered by when they occur in time.

    Academic text (2013)

  • I don't have a "Header Image" subpanel.

    Blog text (27)

  • In the software interface, the settings can be adjusted in a specialized subpanel that appears when you click on the main configuration menu.

  • To configure notifications, open the settings menu and navigate to the alerts subpanel.

Synonyms

subsection
vssubpanel
42 3.4

A smaller part of a section about one topic

is a user interface section that groups controls and information
subpart
vssubpanel
28 7.2

A smaller section inside a larger section, for example in a book or manual

is specifically a user interface section grouping controls
subcomponent
vssubpanel
  • Specialized
1 4.7

A smaller part of a larger machine or system

is a user interface section grouping related controls and information
submodule
vssubpanel
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A smaller part of a larger program or system that works alone

is a user interface section focused on grouping controls

How Detailed

control panel
  • Specialized
4 3.4
dialog box
  • Specialized
5 3.2
subpanel
  • Specialized
4.8
panel
  • Specialized
112 4.5
tab
  • Texting
37 2.9

Surface Forms

subpanel singular
subpanels plural

Morphology

subpanel = panel (transparent) = sub + panel

In UI contexts, 'subpanel' denotes a smaller or nested panel; the meaning follows the literal morphological combination.

Etymology

Subpanel comes from the parts sub- meaning 'under' or 'small' and panel meaning 'section' or 'control area', like the settings panel on a screen. So a subpanel is a smaller section inside the main panel that holds related controls or information.