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  1. The SeekBar is a control used for users to drag and select specific values, usually for adjusting volume, progress, etc. Users can set values by dragging the SeekBar. On the other hand, the ProgressBar is used to display the progress of a task or operation, typically used to show the progress of loading or uploading processes.<\/li>\n
  2. A SeekBar is typically interactive, allowing users to adjust values by dragging, while a ProgressBar is usually read-only and used solely for displaying progress.<\/li>\n
  3. The style of a SeekBar typically involves a slider that can be dragged back and forth along a track, while a ProgressBar usually consists of a bar to display the progress of a task.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In general, the SeekBar is used for user interaction, while the ProgressBar is used for displaying task progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The SeekBar is a control used for users to drag and select specific values, usually for adjusting volume, progress, etc. Users can set values by dragging the SeekBar. 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