2012/1/29 Andrea Pescetti <pesce...@apache.org>: > On 22/01/2012 RGB ES wrote: >> >> == Context sensitive toolbars == >> Context sensitive toolbars are a really useful feature but new users >> tend to not like them because by default they appear on not so useful >> places... like on top of the table you are trying to edit. IMHO, >> anchoring by default those toolbars on the bottom of the window will >> give better user experience. > > > Yes. Even better would be anchoring them on the right hand side, but the > page will redraw when they move out of the object... Anyway, I agree that > toolbars that get in the way are a common annoyance for users, so they > should be anchored by default. > > >> == Autocorrect options == >> There are several autocorrect options that create confusion among new >> (and not so new) users. > > > On this one I'm less sure: there are probably as many (if not more) users > who do rely on these features, and if we disbale them by default we will see > a lot of requests on how to enable them. > > Probably the only one that can be safely considered annoying is Number > Recognition in tables. > >> == Word Completion == >> ... Checking under Tools → AutoCorrect Options → Word Completion tab the >> >> option "Show as a tip" provides a far better user experience and make >> it more clear that this is a suggestion and not something imposed by >> Writer. > > > Indeed, this one should really be changed for better usability. > > >> == Toolbar buttons == >> Do we need a Zoom button when we have a nice Zoom toolbar bottom right >> on the window? > > > Well, not everybody is familiar with the slider, and I don't find it so > annoying. > >> What do you think? > > > Better defaults are indeed low-hanging fruits that can make the difference > in usability. If we have consensus in changing at least the items listed > here, this would already be nice. > > Regards, > Andrea.
Another default that needs a change is the page and column break colour (Tools → Options → OpenOffice.org → Appearance). Right now is dark blue and it is difficult to see a page break from the text boundary. A light red will make easier to identify breaks. Cheers Ricardo
