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Whether to use pointer (hand) over a button or just the default cursor
Gmail uses the pointer on mouse over of a button,
while many of other websites uses a hand
So I am wondering which kind of cursor is more friendly to users (on web applications), or it just ...
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6answers
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Best Practice for a button that performs multiple actions
Consider this scenario:
A Connect button, which changes to a "Cancel" button when clicked. When the connection succeeds, it changes to a "Disconnect" button.
Should this be handled with 3 different ...
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4answers
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How do you show non-affordance?
There is a tendency to use badges or status images to show information, but very often these badges look like other items which you interact with, such as buttons.
There is a lot of information on ...
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1answer
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Is a layout with '3D' elements easier to parse?
Contemporary web applications favor designs that make heavy use of shadows and gradients to create the effect of 3D elements.
One justification for this practice is that 3D effects can be used to ...
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3answers
274 views
App icons borderless or on a button?
In an app, when using icons, we can have place it on a button, or have the icon borderless. I would think that having it on a button gives better affordance, but it seems that many reputable ...
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3answers
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Does a visual “Active” state on a button improve affordance?
I've noticed some web sites neglect adding an "active" state on certain buttons or links; the visual effect when the button is pressed, usually making the button look like it's being pushed in ...
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3answers
523 views
What is the reason for Concave round buttons in Elevators
What is the reason many elevators have concave shaped buttons.
Like this:
Any special reason behind this?
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1answer
213 views
Best way to communicate the action of a non-button control
Question summary:
I'm wondering what are some recommended approaches for communicating to the user what will happen once he clicks on an object, in the case that it's not possible to spell out the ...
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1answer
247 views
Improve affordance of “mark as answer” on StackExchange
It seems like many new users to StackExchange don't know that they should mark a response as the answer. I often see pissed off veterans shouting "you're not going to get any help if your accept rate ...
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8answers
233 views
A button with a link: understandable or confusing?
I'm working on a design of a touchscreen version of some web application. Since it's a touchscreen I would like all clickable elements to be rather big and easy to tap (it's a simple kiosk, so ...
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6answers
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Should “dangerous” buttons be big and red or small and inconspicuous?
In a web app, some people think a "Delete" button should be obvious and bright red, signifying danger. The trouble is that this draws the eye to the button and may make accidental clicks more likely. ...
