Alternatives for different actions
Options are usually the different commands a user has access to for manipulating content or performing actions.
Questions tagged [options]
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Selecting from 2 options where it can be either or both
I have a selection criteria where something is A, or B, or both A and B. It can't be neither. I'm trying to find a simple way to construct this. For a contrived example my options might be 'starter', 'main course' or both courses. If you're…
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When is configurable options/settings a bad thing in the context of admin/super-users?
More configurable options/settings can be problematic for usability and technical maintenance because of potential complexity. My view is that in a setting where the user is a super-user who requires many options, more options in itself, if it is…
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When are you giving the user too many options to choose from?
I have many screens in an app I am working on with a Date Range selection as part of a filter for some data (graphs, etc.).
Currently the most typical options are "Previous Month", "Current Month", and Date Range (where they select a start and end…
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How could the usability of Wordpress' "Screen Options" be improved?
WordPress has a "screen options" button, which when selected allows the user to determine which options they want to see on the screen. This image is when it is expanded:
Compared to the standard "Advanced" button used in many dialogues:
It isn't…
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