Buttons perform an action or activity in a software solution. Use this tag for questions about how buttons should be placed, styled, aligned or used to express their purpose and facilitate their operation.
15
votes
7answers
593 views
Is it a bad idea to use grey buttons?
Our design team is thinking of using grey secondary buttons on our site. I'm concerned they may appear to be disabled to our users (especially when used with the primary orange buttons). There is a ...
0
votes
0answers
51 views
What is the best name for login/logout button [duplicate]
About the system:
Web application with users like WordPress.
The question:
What is the best name for this "login" toggle button?
Options:
Login / Logout
Log in / Log out
Log In / Log Out
Sign ...
2
votes
2answers
83 views
What is the best way to demonstrate the value of registration to unlock features?
I'm not sure if I phrased that right, so perhaps my specific case will explain for me. I have buttons for "fave"-ing and marking-as-solved on puzzles in my blog. The users that know the features exist ...
-3
votes
0answers
56 views
What icon best shows 'select' [closed]
I'm currently designing an interface for an agricultural vehicle that has an armrest which holds a small 4-way directional thumb stick with three buttons; home, select and back.
They're used to view ...
7
votes
4answers
434 views
Can a button be 'secondary' on one page but 'primary' on another?
For example, an "Edit" button. In most pages, it is a secondary button ("Submit" may be the primary one). But there can be a case where in "Edit" is primary action for the page.
Is it good practice ...
7
votes
2answers
96 views
Saving: Global save vs Sectional save vs Item save vs Instant save
I have been modifying my Facebook and Gmail account settings when I come across several types of saving strategies. Take for example, at the time of this writing, Facebook:
Instant save - saves upon ...
5
votes
3answers
98 views
Select numerical value with +/- buttons or manually entering?
The design I'm working on has the user assigning a value to each Item, then if the value is more than 1, a second dependent attribute appears (as shown). I want the numbers to be large and not default ...
4
votes
1answer
79 views
How present only two buttons on a tablet screen
My application has need of only two button with around 15 characters for each, on the main screen. The problem is the screen is large on tablet. How can I present these two button ?
-2
votes
1answer
59 views
Appropriate Icon for a Subscribe or Subscription [closed]
What would be an appropriate Icon that could be used for Subscribe or Subscription. A subscription meaning; where a customer must pay a subscription price to have access to the product/service.
6
votes
5answers
271 views
Is it wrong to have your primary actions in red?
We're using red as the colour for primary Actions. This can be in the form of a button.
In terms of usability, what are the downsides. Are there any upsides at all?
An example for using red coloured ...
0
votes
3answers
157 views
How did electronic timers get the override button completely wrong? [closed]
I have owned domestic electronic timers for turning appliances on and off for many years now. I mainly use them for table lamps which sometimes need to be turned on or off before the programmed time ...
256
votes
22answers
12k views
Why do people clear the screen multiple times when using a calculator?
I've noticed that most people when using a real or a virtual calculator, they hit the Clear button multiple times when clearing the screen (even though hitting it once is enough), so I started ...
2
votes
3answers
108 views
Providing multiple paths/flows for the same Action
We are developing a complex platform with heavy functionality, and I am having a dilemma, concerning whether or not to add a button for the same functionality one-step earlier in the User Flow.
As ...
3
votes
2answers
86 views
Best practice for switch with interchangeable on/off position?
We're making a hardware device with a reset button that needs to be activated when the device is unpowered.
As such, the button can not be a momentary press but needs to change position before being ...
3
votes
5answers
218 views
Is it still a good practice to have a “Go Back” button? [duplicate]
Is it still necessary to put a "Go Back" button? Or do users already intuitively know that they can use the browser's back function instead? I just feel it can be an unnecessary "action" to put and ...
4
votes
2answers
103 views
How to better display metadata about a card?
A Card has the following metadata:
Information: Status (ready or not), Stage (one of nine)
Actions: Edit, View Statistics, Edit, Delete, Archive
I need to display both sides of the card on this ...
17
votes
5answers
770 views
What should be the difference between enabled and disabled buttons? (especially if they are grey)
What is the best way to show that a button is Enabled or Disabled? (especially if it has grey color)
For example what do you feel about the following button? Is it enabled or disabled?
How could it ...
3
votes
3answers
109 views
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 ...
9
votes
4answers
216 views
What do you think is a better label “New” or “Add”
At the moment I am building a web application that stores a lot of data inside of tables. In each of the pages containing the tables the users have many actions; they can add, delete, or edit the ...
11
votes
3answers
255 views
Original design choice of back and forward directions?
There are numerous of evidence around us where forward and backward directions are predetermined. As if they are a conscious choice we all know. At least this in true in left-to-right reading ...
35
votes
11answers
3k views
Can an OK button do nothing?
I guess the answer is probably "just be consistent" but if not I could use some fodder for arguments for and against.
Here's the scenario
A dialog box with a list of things to choose
Something ...
2
votes
1answer
102 views
What is the best practice for multiple button placement and emphasis?
Usually, we only have 2 buttons at the bottom of a form or a page that requires an action: Submit & Cancel.
This one is quite easy to style. However, what if we are dealing with multiple buttons ...
4
votes
6answers
119 views
Should “Delete” or other critical action buttons be emphasized or de-emphasized?
Should "Delete" buttons or other critical buttons be marked with more emphasis or should actually go unnoticeable?
For instance which of these is the best practice when making a "Delete" or perhaps ...
38
votes
20answers
3k views
Do I really need a login button?
We've been having a discussion in the office surrounding a login page we're developing for a new web application. The web application is in intranet-based application, and is mainly used by users who ...
1
vote
2answers
196 views
Placement of 'Cancel/Done/Home'-Button on iPhone modal view
I have a modal view in my iPhone app including a navigation bar with two buttons on the root view controller. A a button to dismiss the screen, also not sure which title to use calling it now the ...
2
votes
1answer
61 views
How to improve edit options for modules
I'm trying on improving my WordPress plugins UI and make it more intuitive.
My plugin offers an editor to create newsletters. They are split into "modules" and every module has up to 6 options.
This ...
0
votes
0answers
18 views
How to name message box buttons when asking whether to cancel something? [duplicate]
As a follow up to my previous question, I still do have an edge case where I do not know how to name my message box buttons.
Currently I'm having something like that:
Since I rather should use ...
1
vote
2answers
114 views
Action buttons for mobile — ok to go full width?
Is it acceptable to use full width mobile action buttons, say in the footer, like in the 1st example? It's nice and simple but I'm afraid users might mistake it for a regular footer. The 2nd example ...
2
votes
1answer
81 views
What is the use of a play icon with line next to it
We got a few general music player icons for playing and manipulating playlists.
> = play tune
>> = hold to move backwards in tune (or skip to next tune)
<< = hold to move forward in ...
5
votes
2answers
111 views
Correct ordering position for 'Yes', 'No' and 'Not now'?
What is the correct position for the 3 buttons:
Yes - No - Not now
(or Yes - No - Later)
is it Yes - No - Not now
or is it Yes - Not now - No
This will be on a windows 7 windows application, on ...
0
votes
3answers
92 views
To what extent is it sensible to use filter and sort options together?
Working on e commerce shopping site I am observing that user sort first and then refine their result. Giving both option confusing the user ?
2
votes
4answers
112 views
Should the current likes counter be inside the Like button?
I noticed that Facebook, Instagram and other well designed apps separate the Like and Comment buttons from their counts. Any ideas why they do not put the counter inside the button? Maybe have a split ...
-2
votes
1answer
57 views
Which icon to use for location button? [closed]
We're a supermarket chain with more than 500 stores. The find stores function in our smartphone app (Android/iPhone) should have a button for finding stores near the user's current location. The ...
6
votes
2answers
159 views
How to style a button - AJAX vs Hard Refresh?
When I'm casually surfing the internet, I stumble upon random buttons that I'm not really sure if they're going to open up a modal or just slide down a div so I just get scared of clicking them in ...
4
votes
2answers
238 views
Origin of “big green button”?
I found meme about big green button.
When people visit download sites (like software directories, file hosting sites, torrents, etc) after completing reading page title and deciding to download they ...
2
votes
2answers
128 views
Social rating tool
I'm thinking of adding a like/favourite feature on my project but I'm currently finding it hard to choose a suitable social rating tool. I've spent days trying to think of an innovative rating tool, ...
3
votes
1answer
137 views
Delete button placement? [duplicate]
I am currently working on an application that allows for massive data entry. With that data entry also come with a need to delete some of the entries.
The flow of the application starts when a user ...
4
votes
1answer
146 views
Is the browser back button still the second most used navigation feature?
In 1999 Jakob Nielsen stated that "the Back button is the lifeline of the Web user and the second-most used navigation feature (after following hypertext links)". But the web has evolved since then, ...
10
votes
2answers
438 views
Is there a 'science' to what colors to use on primary 'call-to-action' buttons?
I was wondering what research I can find on what colors to use for primary 'call-to-action' buttons. I know the size of the button and the contrast it has in relation to its background play a big ...
2
votes
6answers
119 views
Placement/order of buttons
I'm designing a form that will be used for posting an advertisement. The form will include the following buttons in its bottom section:
Reset
Preview
Update
I need advice regarding the ordering ...
1
vote
1answer
58 views
iOS multitasking closing is poorly designed? [closed]
I have a question about iOS's multitasking bar, and a design decision in it. If you double tap the homescreen to go into the multitasking ...
6
votes
2answers
451 views
How to know what should be a button and what should be a link? [duplicate]
I implemented a webpage that in practice was a dead end and it just said "Your registration is complete. Please press the button to go back." and there was a button to go back to the page from where ...
19
votes
7answers
724 views
Should all button text start with a verb?
I'm reading The Grammar of Interactivity on UXBooth and finds it quite interesting. However, the article quotes David Hamill who said (or wrote):
Buttons are for actions, like “Get a quote,” ...
2
votes
4answers
144 views
How should a website handle signup for two types of accounts?
For instance, say a site is for merchants and consumers; people should either sign up as a merchant or a consumer – they require two different forms located on different pages. From the home page, ...
121
votes
23answers
13k views
OK/Cancel on left/right?
Should OK button be on left of Cancel button or vice versa?
Are there any studies suggesting either of the solutions?
4
votes
4answers
204 views
What are we calling the 3 lines button in mobile apps?
This button is appearing in many mobile apps and has the function of displaying off-screen menus, whether from the top of the screen or the side.
When writing tutorials for example, what is a ...
75
votes
7answers
5k views
What reason could Nintendo have had for putting the A and B buttons the wrong way round?
When Nintendo brought out it's first game system, the NES, it had a controller with four buttons:
Select
Start
A
B
However, somewhere, a designer, in their infinite wisdom, decided that the A and ...
2
votes
3answers
225 views
'X'-close button on iPhone
The default way of dismissing views in iOS is with Cancel or Done. However in this view I think Cancel uses to much space, which is better given to the search bar.
What is your opinion? Is using X ...
3
votes
2answers
108 views
What should a toggle switch do when using a multi-select?
When an item in a list has one of two possible states, how should the toggle switch behave when items have been selected that have different states?
Neither action is dangerous, but it may act on ...
2
votes
1answer
52 views
Sending a Search Form on mobile - keypad and / or call to action button
say you have a modal view with a simple form and a cancel-option.
as soon as the user selects a field the keypad shows up and usually provides a "Send" or "Search" Button to send the form.
is it ok ...
