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List:       kde-look
Subject:    Re: Radio button group highlighting (was: UI feedback from a Linux
From:       "Tom Hoferek" <tomh () corel ! com>
Date:       2000-04-18 20:02:18
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Dirk,

I'm not suggesting drop-down list boxes (unless the number of options is large, in \
which case you wouldn't be using radio buttons anyway). If you have a few items to \
select from, present them all in a regular list box. One click and you make your \
choice, just like a radio button.

Tom

Dirk Hennig wrote:

> > Here's a suggestion: try using a list box.
> 
> The advantages you write about are ok, but for me there is a main disadvantage: You \
> need more time to select it! It is always goodd, if e.g. dialogs are fast to use. \
> And if you would only use listboxes, they would become slower. And the less estade \
> is no point if you have enough space. 
> Dirk


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