Agree.
I don't think people using vertical text lists actually read the text: they
twist their head once to read it and then memorize the shape just like an icon.
Another problem in mixxx UI for the vertical text panels would be translations.
The language change can often double length of some strings, and the theme
can't guarantee that all sidebar labels even fit to the vertical list for
localized versions.
Now we just need the nice default icons!
On 27 May 2012, at 06:41, keithsalisb...@gmail.com wrote:
> I agree here with Albert about vertical text buttons - I would prefer a
> vertical list of icons which shows a tooltip with the name. The same as the
> Ubuntu unity panel, or the OSX dock (vertical), Using icons ensures
> consistency of size, and after repeated use users will understand the symbols
> without needing to read the tooltip.
>
> On 27 May 2012 06:33, Albert Santoni <albe...@mixxx.org> wrote:
>
> My personal opinion is that vertical buttons are very difficult to
> read and should find a way to not use them. They're not part of any
> interface guidelines on Windows or Mac, and they don't exist on any
> platform outside KDE. They're not a standard widget and I can't read
> text sideways, so I think we should try to avoid them.
> This is great, thanks for brainstorming guys! I'm looking forward to
> seeing even more new ideas.
>
> Thanks again,
> Albert
>
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