In the DOS operating system, options are preceded by a slash (/). For example the DIR command supports the /P option, which causes the system to pause between screenfuls of data. Other operating systems and applications have different rules for specifying options.

Other words for option are switch and parameter.

(2) In graphical user interfaces, an option is a choice in a menu or dialog box.

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