[HIG] Re: [Usability] Re: Decision: instant apply window buttons

[Gregory Merchan <merchan phys lsu edu>]

On Mon, Jan 21, 2002 at 04:38:06AM +0100, Chris Chabot wrote:
> Ps, wouldnt a solution for this impase be to bind the ESC key to 'close' 
> in dialogs? (it works this way in all windows versions and a few other 
> gui's).
> 
> This way a visualy impaired / blind computer user doesnt have to go 
> searching for a small button which can be hard to find and hit, but can 
> simply use a keyboard key to close the window...
> 
> This way both parties would get what they are after right? (usable for 
> visualy impaired, and no close buttons on dialogs)
> 
>    -- Chris
>

ESC means Cancel in cancellable dialogs. These are not dialogs and they are
not cancellable. Providing ESC here could obscure its meaning elsewhere.

Please see the archives for the keybinding recommendations.


Gregory Merchan