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I am creating a Windows 8 style app, and I am confused where to put the new button. I have many options I can choose from.

  • First above the search list:

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  • Second under the search list:

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  • Third with window title:

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  • Fourth inside the app bar:

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Which is better and why ?

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    This depends on the app... What is the app for? What are the user's goals while using it? Is the "new" functionality a frequently used operation?
    – Danny Varod
    Commented Nov 11, 2012 at 16:15
  • good question "Is the "new" functionality a frequently used operation?" no not frequently
    – HB MAAM
    Commented Nov 12, 2012 at 7:55

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It's usually a better idea to show the "add new" option in the same grid/list that displays the existing collection of items (especially for admin management pages).

How about the following 2 options?

This one displays the add icon to the far right corner of the page.

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This one displays it right next to the title; a bit more convenient.

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  • i liked the second one more, thanks. what if i create a pop up menu has new,comments,... opened when a user click on products?
    – HB MAAM
    Commented Nov 12, 2012 at 7:56
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Note that especially if your page is only displaying one type of item in the list (and its the only list), the Windows 8 guidelines say you should actually be placing your new button in the app bar, on the right-hand side.

You can check out the relevant UX guidelines from Microsoft here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh761499.aspx

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