Bug 216631 - Make clear what the Cancel button does
Summary: Make clear what the Cancel button does
Status: RESOLVED FIXED
Alias: None
Product: kde
Classification: I don't know
Component: general (show other bugs)
Version: unspecified
Platform: Ubuntu Unspecified
: NOR wishlist
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Unassigned bugs mailing-list
URL:
Keywords:
Depends on:
Blocks:
 
Reported: 2009-11-29 12:08 UTC by Dotan Cohen
Modified: 2020-09-29 23:18 UTC (History)
2 users (show)

See Also:
Latest Commit:
Version Fixed In:


Attachments

Note You need to log in before you can comment on or make changes to this bug.
Description Dotan Cohen 2009-11-29 12:08:25 UTC
Version:            (using KDE 4.3.3)
Installed from:    Ubuntu Packages

Many applications ask if changes should be saved when closing (Gwenview after rotating an image, Kate when editing text). There is usually a Cancel button on the dialogue, however sometimes it is not clear to users that pressing this button cancels the close operation. The text should either be changed to "Don't Close" or maybe a tooltip or other method of explaining could be incorporated.
Comment 1 FiNeX 2009-11-29 21:08:15 UTC
I like this idea.

@Dothan: if you have some free time, would you like to prepare a list? Thanks!
Comment 2 Dotan Cohen 2009-11-29 22:34:34 UTC
Sure, give me a few days.
Comment 3 Dotan Cohen 2010-01-15 22:57:56 UTC
Konsole:
"
You have multiple tabs in this window, are you sure you want to quit?
Quit | Close Current Tab | Cancel
"



Maybe that should be:
"
You have multiple tabs in this window, are you sure you want to close the window?
Close the window | Close current tab | Return to current tab
"
Comment 4 Dotan Cohen 2010-01-15 23:00:18 UTC
Konqueror:
"
You have multiple tabs open in this window, are you sure you want to quit?
Close Window | Close Current Tab | Cancel
"



Maybe that should be:
"
You have multiple tabs open in this window, are you sure you want to close the window?
Close Window | Close Current Tab | Return to current tab
"
Comment 5 Dotan Cohen 2010-01-15 23:01:14 UTC
Dolphin:
"
You have multiple tabs in this window, are you sure you want to quit?
Quit | Close Current Tab | Cancel
"



Maybe that should be:
"
You have multiple tabs in this window, are you sure you want to close the
window?
Close the window | Close current tab | Return to current tab
"
Comment 6 FiNeX 2010-01-16 11:13:04 UTC
Why not "return to the application" instead "return to current tab" ?
Comment 7 Dotan Cohen 2010-01-16 14:27:11 UTC
That sounds fine, but "return to current tab" tells the user more. In fact "close current tab" would also return the user to the application.
Comment 8 Nate Graham 2020-09-29 23:18:39 UTC
These days, those apps use the word "Discard" along with a trash can icon to make clear what will happen. If you find any apps where this isn't the case, I would advise you to file a new bug on those apps themselves.