Components

Component	Description
	Use a button to invoke an immediate action.
	An icon placed inside an input control.
	Use checkboxes for yes/no choices or for selecting several items in a group.
	A combo box combines a drop-down list and an input field, allowing the user to select a value from the list or enter a custom value.
	Use context help to briefly explain how a functionality works if it is not clear from the UI and the application behavior:
	Description text provides explanatory information about a set of settings or a single item in a list or tree.
	A drop-down list is a type of button that appears in dialogs. It shows a list of choices on clicking it and allows selecting one option.
	A Got It tooltip informs users about a new or changed feature and gives basic information about it.
	A group header clearly labels a group of UI controls.
	A toolbar icon button is an icon that appears on a toolbar.
	An input field allows users to enter or edit a text line using the keyboard.
	Use a regular link for navigation between pages of the same window.
	Notifications inform users about the status of user or system initiated operations:
	Progress indicators inform users about an ongoing operation: Loader Progress bar Progress text
	Use a radio button group to choose one option from 2 to 4 mutually exclusive options.
	The scrollbar allows users to browse content that’s larger than the visible area, such as text or images, by scrolling it horizontally or vertically.
	A search field is an input field that helps users locate objects, actions or text in an application.
	A button with two parts — the main action on the left and a dropdown button with secondary actions on the right.
	A split icon button appears on a horizontal toolbar and consists of two parts: the main icon and a triangle icon for the action list.
	Use tables so that users can review, enter or edit uniform sets of data or options. For example:
	Tabs organize content in dialogs by grouping similar UI controls.
	A text area allows users to enter or edit multi-line text.
	The toggle button is used to switch between On and Off states.
	A toolbar provides quick access to frequently used actions and filters. It appears in dialogs, pop-ups, tool windows, lists, trees, and tables.
	A toolbar drop-down list is a type of button that appears on a horizontal toolbar and shows a list of choices on clicking it.
	A tool window is a pane inside the main IDE window. For information about tool windows, see IntelliJ IDEA Web Help. For information about implementing tool windows, see .