2 . 1 Embedded menus : selecting items in context

In many situations, embedded menus represent an attractive alternative to the more traditional explicit menus, particularly in touchtext, spelling checkers, language-based program editors, and graphics-based systems. When compared to command driven systems, computer menu systems are appealing because they reduce memorization of commands, reduce training, and structure the user's decision making. Menus can be categorized as either embedded or explicit (Koved, 1984), the difference being the context in which the menu items are presented.