Abstract: A system and method for providing a selection interface on a touch screen device is disclosed. The selection interface depicts a claw for grasping. A progress indicator is provided by varying the motion of the claw. A completion indicator is also provided by depicting the claw in an open state or a closed state, and by moving the claw into a target region.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a slide-in menu that provides extended actions for grid layouts on touch screen devices. The slide-in menu provides a signposted visual interface object for user interaction with an application that is discoverable and usable and that provides several selectable options for touch-screen users, while requiring minimal screen real estate and retaining touch target sizes for individual screen controls that is appropriate for touch screen users. The slide-in menu may be augmented with an additional plurality of menu options and with a “more” button that displays the additional plurality of menu options.