Menu-driven
Term used to describe a software program that is operated using file menus instead of using commands. Below is an example of how a user may quit a menu-driven program, as opposed to a non menu-driven program.
Menu-driven
Within an open program, the user clicks the "File" option from the drop down menu bar and selects Quit
Non menu-driven
User presses the "!" key and then presses the "q" key to quit the program.
A menu-driven environment like most programs in Microsoft Windows is easier for users as it is a graphical environment and allows the user to navigate using the mouse. A non menu-driven environment like the command line can be quicker, but requires more memorization and is more difficult for new computer users.
Also see: Drop down menu, Menu, Menu bar, Operating system definitions