{"id":1413,"date":"2023-02-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingweb.trainingindustry.com\/glossary\/graphical-user-interface-gui\/"},"modified":"2023-02-20T11:33:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T16:33:21","slug":"graphical-user-interface-gui","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/glossary\/graphical-user-interface-gui\/","title":{"rendered":"Graphical User Interface (GUI)"},"template":"","class_list":["post-1413","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"main_content":"<strong>Graphical user interface (GUI)<\/strong> allows users to communicate with electronic devices and PCs though graphic-based components like visual icons, menus and symbols. The GUI is an important aspect of designing an eLearning course, making it easier to navigate for learners and trainers. 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