A technical term from IT for a graphical control element or user interface element, for example a button, a slider, or an input field.
example
Der Programmierer fügte dem Fenster ein neues Control zur Farbauswahl hinzu.
The programmer added a new control for color selection to the window.
Usage tips
Register: Technical language
'Das Control' is a technical term from computer science and software development. Outside this technical context, the word is practically not used.
EXAMPLE
Jedes Control auf der Benutzeroberfläche muss eine eindeutige ID haben.
Every control on the user interface must have a unique ID.
False friend
Careful: 'Das Control' is not the German translation of the English word 'control' in the sense of power or steering. For that, German uses 'die Kontrolle' (control).
EXAMPLE
Der Pilot verlor die Kontrolle über das Flugzeug.
The pilot lost control of the airplane.
Typical use
In programming, you can 'hinzufügen' (add) controls to an interface, 'konfigurieren' (configure) them, or access their 'Eigenschaften' (properties). Typical examples of controls are Schaltflächen (buttons), Kontrollkästchen (checkboxes), and Textfelder (text fields).
EXAMPLE
Der Entwickler hat ein neues Control für die Datumsauswahl hinzugefügt.
The developer added a new control for date selection.