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List:       kde-usability
Subject:    Re: New actions for group all/allFiles
From:       Michael Olbrich <michael-olbrich () web ! de>
Date:       2003-02-04 18:31:51
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On Tue, Feb 04, 2003 at 10:27:08AM -0700, Aaron J. Seigo wrote:
> to me it looks like using a single UI item for two purposes, both of which are 
> hidden to some degree. will users be able to tell the difference between 
> clicking on the menu item and the arrow?

hmmm, if the arrow is e.g. a button I'm pretty sure he will.

> is it reasonable to require aiming the mouse on the arrow?

We are talking about providing a default without making the alternatives
too difficult to reach. So most users won't use the arrow often.
e.g. if a user moves one file to trash the probability that he deletes
the next one is imho < 5%

> is it reasonable to expect the user to remember what 
> command the menu item will launch?

He needn't, as the menu item shows the default. e.g. "Remove (delete)"
or "Remove (Move to Trash)"


Michael
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