: Is there a recognized name for the 'grippy' part of an interface that indicates movability? Gmail (for instance) shows this dotted widget next to the email items to hint that you can drag'n'drop

@Deb5748823

The grocery shopping app "Out of Milk" calls it a "grippy" when explaining its use to its users. I found this thread after coming across the term there and searching for it on Google.

That the term seems to have been independently invented both here and there makes it a good candidate for general adoption.

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@Connie430

According to the Microsoft Manual of Style (4th edition), the correct term is "move handle."


In the user interface of various programs, a handle is an element used to move or size an object. Use move handle or sizing handle. Do not use size handle, grab handle, little box, or similar phrases.


While "move handle" probably isn't self-evident to the average user by itself, the context should be sufficient, e.g. "Click the move handle next to the message, and then drag it to the Trash icon."

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