Python tkinter difference between spinbox and optionmenu

Question

I was just wondering what the difference between a spin box and option menu is? They both seem to be a drop down list displaying different options. I'm a beginner in programming, so will appreciate it if someone could explain without going into too much technical details. Thanks

Answer 1

Quoted from developer.gnome.org...

Use spin boxes for numerical input only. Use a list or option menu when you need the user to select from fixed data sets of other types.