An information display apparatus is provided with: a display screen; a
movable panel member; and a control device which controls such that the
functions of a control member and/or display member that are completely
or partially hidden due to said movement of said movable panel member are
realized on said display screen, wherein the control device displays an
image on the display screen that has an outward appearance identical to
or that resembles the outward appearance of the control member or said
display member.