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184
Why is the 0 next to 9, not next to 1?
Apr 16 '15 at 23:27
36
Why is blue used as a background color to indicate no signal?
Apr 28 '14 at 22:27
35
Should users be allowed to use any special character they want when creating a password?
Jan 26 '15 at 19:40
15
Distinction between saving and exporting
Jan 29 '15 at 14:39
10
Should I avoid using “abort” in favor of its synonyms?
Apr 1 '15 at 22:09
8
Why do idle elevators close the doors?
Jan 13 '15 at 16:33
6
Is the message “Data cannot be recovered.” when reformatting misleading to users?
May 18 '16 at 13:31
5
Why are calculator screen digits right-aligned?
Jan 20 '15 at 17:42
4
In a sign language dictionary, should video loop by default?
Jun 23 '16 at 14:18
4
Is there a standard “to left justify text and right justify numeric values.”
Apr 29 '16 at 15:26
3
Should read-only text appear as plain text or in a read-only textbox?
Sep 18 '15 at 17:29
3
Why are elevator doors always too small?
Apr 7 '15 at 3:08
3
Computer login with password only, without username
Jan 17 '13 at 17:14
2
Which rating system precision is better for hotel reviews: 5-star or 10-point and why?
May 7 '18 at 0:06
2
Why are radio buttons circles?
Apr 20 '17 at 19:17
2
Why is the groundfloor G on some lifts, and 1 on others?
Feb 10 '15 at 3:16
1
Handling plurals in notification messages
May 12 '16 at 15:07
1
Button for “Play, but from beginning” for a scrubber UX
Feb 4 '16 at 18:59
1
Is there any reason to send “no-reply” emails?
Aug 14 '15 at 20:14
1
What's the purpose of “This page is intentionally left blank” we see in books?
Jul 23 '15 at 17:12
1
Are two toggle buttons better than a tri-state switch?
Jun 29 '15 at 19:02
1
Does drawing a dash across the numeral 7 (seven) increase legibility?
Jun 15 '15 at 23:03
1
When offering a choice of two items and selecting both is an option, is it better to use checkboxes or radio buttons?
Jun 8 '15 at 15:30
1
Why do styles guides have what not to do?
May 8 '15 at 19:01
1
Usability of vertical text
Feb 12 '15 at 18:40
1
How far should UX venture in graphic design territory?
Feb 9 '15 at 19:49
1
Is there a problem with using black text on white backgrounds?
Jan 24 '15 at 19:10
1
What is the readability rationale for unspaced em dashes in sentences
Aug 23 '14 at 21:31
1
Is it easier to read an inline or vertical names list?
Jul 11 '14 at 21:50
1
For a streaming music service, should clicking play on an album, add to the start or end of queue? Or play immediately?
Mar 3 '14 at 2:19
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