Several parameters characterizing the slider may be changed by clicking in the small rectangular box at the right end of the slider. Changing the limits in the configure dialog will not alter the programmed limits that lead to error messages. These are fixed to avoid program crashes. The linear sliders tend to behave better than the log sliders. Typing numbers in the log sliders often saves frustration.
Some programs alter their displays immediately after change of a slider setting.
Others wait until a calculate or similar button is pressed. In the case of the immediate update, the slider response may seem erratic. This is because it is waiting for the program to catch up before it will accept a new value. This problem will vary with platform. Occasionally a slider will throw a tantrum and try to run away.