But how do you navigate these famous pages without a mouse or touchscreen? That's where the colored buttons come in.
They were designed to make the experience simple and intuitive. On the screen, color-coded indicators guided the user. All that was needed was to press the corresponding button to access the correct section.
Here's what they were originally used for:
- Red : Access the main menu
- Green : Go to the next page
- Yellow : Return to the previous page
- Blue : Enable certain options such as subtitles.
An ingenious, almost playful system that made navigation quick and accessible to all.
Why are they still around today?
With the arrival of the internet and connected televisions, teletext gradually disappeared from everyday use. However, the colored buttons remained.
Why? Simply because they have been able to evolve with the times.
Today, these buttons have become programmable . Their function depends on your TV model or the application you are using (streaming platforms, interactive menus, etc.).
