5 years ago from Jen Pearce
Is there a specific name for a UI element where you can increment/decrement the shown value by 1 using up/down arrows? The field also supports direct input of a specific number.
Example width/height inputs in sketch
Stepper
Thank you!
<input type="number" /> Stepper...
where I used to work we called it "Spinner Field"
Stepper. Stepper controls increase or decrease value by a constant amount. Many folks, unfortunately, use a dropdown menu when a stepper is most appropriate.
What about incrementer?
Hadn't heard this one before. It is only 50% of the element's function though, right? Since the down arrow's function is that of a decrementer. :)
You are right: I did not think about it.
Incrementer or decrementer? Half-full or half-empty glass? ^_^
Now that I see the name from this new perspective, it does not sound as good as before!
Material design has a different interpretation of what a stepper is. I don't have an opinion of what either element should be called, but I think Google has a pretty big influence over the language we use.
However I haven't seen one consistent name for them so I think you can call them whatever you like. I've seen "Button Number Incrementers" and "Add Minus Number Buttons" which both suck.
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