Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
greyed-out
Adjective
/ɡreɪd aʊt/
Definition
A term used to describe something that has been disabled or made inactive, typically represented visually by a faded or grey appearance.
Examples
- The delete button was greyed-out because the file was open.
- Many options in the settings menu were greyed-out until I logged in.
- When the form is incomplete, the submit button will be greyed-out.
Meaning
When an option or feature in software is greyed-out, it cannot be selected or interacted with by the user.
Synonyms
- disabled
- inactive
- non-functional
