---
title: Introduction to Sliders
framework: cocoa
role: article
path: apple-archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/Slider
---

# Introduction to Sliders

Explains how to use Cocoa sliders.

## Organization of This Document

[About Sliders](Concepts/AboutSliders.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/20000123-BBCCFIBJ) gives basic information on sliders.

[Using Slider Tick Marks](Tasks/UsingSliderTickMarks.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/20000124-BCIBHFDJ) describes how to set and control the appearance of the tick marks on a slider.

[Setting the Shape Of a Slider](Tasks/SettingShape.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/20002117-CHDHEADB) describes how to specify whether your slider is a horizontal bar, vertical bar, or circular dial.

[Next](Concepts/AboutSliders.html)

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