a list that appears under an item when a user hover or clicks on it.
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Patterns for keyboard accessible drop down lists
Are there any standard keyboard shortcuts for making drop down lists appear? (in any kind of software, not just web based.)
I'm going to write some JavaScript to make the drop down lists (select and ...
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4answers
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How to combine Suggestions with Filtering in a searchbox?
I got a textfield/combobox for typing a search string (or selecting a recent searchstring). The search results are presented in a list below the box.
I also got a textfield for filtering the list.
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When should I use a select box instead of radio buttons?
I know that a select box takes up less space and is good for lots of options. But should there be any deeper influences to my choice than space? Are there any studies that show users preferring one or ...
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5answers
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A cross between a DropDownList and AutoComplete Text Box
I am trying to come up with an web interface that allows the addition of an item to a list. For simplicity I'll use an example of a list of names which, when selected will be assigned to a club/group. ...
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3answers
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How to best display a long list of check boxes
In my application users are required to select from a drop down, a list of projects they wish to include in their custom search. The easy part is that users can select one project to filter on or ...
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2answers
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Drop down list best practice/usability
We have a website with a large application containing several drop-down lists on several different pages of the app. They are not all the same - some are country selections, some are name, some are ...
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5answers
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What is the maximum recommended number of item to put in a drop down list?
I am introducing searchable drop down lists to filter grid data. The number of items in a list could range from anything like ten to a ten thousand.
The larger the number of items, the more awkward ...
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3answers
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Best choice for three-state value?
In my application, the user can filter fields by selecting one of three possible values for each field:
True
False
Both
I currently have a drop-down box, but this requires two clicks while the ...
