Re: Conventions

[David Mitchell <mitchell -at- SOLAR -dot- SKY -dot- NET>]

> Another question for y'all (sorry, folks, I'm in Kansas, and the natives
> have brainwashed me):

     << Choosing not to flame for slam on native Kansans >>

> Do you "click on" your pushbuttons?  Do you "press" your pushbuttons?

Short answer:  I click screen components, such as push buttons.  I press mouse
 buttons.

More, but not so short:  I also press specialty keys and combinations
(such as Enter, Ctrl+R, and Alt,F,O).  I type most everything else
(for example, "type 'cd windows' and press Enter."

Long (winded?) answer:  I *usually* choose buttons. Why?  I was
brought up to think that you select items and choose commands.
In Windows, there are usually several methods to choose a given
command. For example, to choose the Yes button, you can click
the Yes button or you can press "Alt+Y".

Of course, if the manual is for a someone who is an absolute
beginner, explicit point-click-and-drag style instructions are
appropriate.

On the subject of buttons, Windows calls them command buttons,
OS/2 push buttons.  I believe it's two words, but I'm at home,
and I leave OS/2 at the office.  ;)

P.S.  I *really* like to just call push buttons (or command buttons)
buttons.  I am explicit for radio buttons (or option buttons).

P.P.S.  If anyone read this far, here's a bonus question.

Do you check your check boxes?  Uncheck them?  (Note: I think select and clear
 are
the implied answers from the Windows 3.1 User's Guide glossary).


David Mitchell (mitchell -at- sky -dot- net)
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