Re: HIG says "Page Setup" not "Page Setup..."



On Feb 6, 2008 2:32 AM, Patryk Zawadzki <patrys pld-linux org> wrote:

> Sure, and File / Save should become Save... if the file is new or as
> soon as the original file changes (both cases display further
> dialogs).

We have Save As...

> Heck, even print preview shows a window that needs to be
> closed in order to continue your work. We better add an ellipsis there
> too. Oh wait, no.

Oh wait, no.
The "Print Preview" action is "Show a print preview"
Once the dialog is open the action is completed. The Print preview has
been shown.
So it doesn't need ...

> All of these do show dialogs. None of
> these *require* any input before *you* (the user) decide that "their
> action is complete"

No dialogs *require* input. But if the wording is indicative of there
being the possibility of input being required then it needs ...
So, "Setup Bluetooth..." because the action is "Set up the Bluetooth".
Yes, you could use it to see the Bluetooth settings but thats not what
the menu item says.

> In short words: I don't agree.

Thats fine, but you're wrong.
iain


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