PCPP1 Graphical User Interface Programming Practice Question
To prevent a user from editing text in a widget, which configuration option should you set?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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state=tk.DISABLED
Setting 'state' to 'disabled' prevents user interaction with the widget.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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editable=False
Why it's wrong here
editable is not a standard Tkinter option.
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enabled=False
Why it's wrong here
enabled is not a valid option.
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state=tk.DISABLED
Why this is correct
state=tk.DISABLED effectively makes the widget uneditable.
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readonly=True
Why it's wrong here
readonly is not a valid configuration option for most widgets.
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