Bug 454271 - Nothing seems to happen when you activate Show Desktop when no windows are open
Summary: Nothing seems to happen when you activate Show Desktop when no windows are open
Status: CONFIRMED
Alias: None
Product: kwin
Classification: Plasma
Component: effects-various (show other bugs)
Version: master
Platform: Other Other
: NOR minor
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: KWin default assignee
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Keywords: usability
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Reported: 2022-05-23 12:33 UTC by Andres Betts
Modified: 2022-05-23 21:00 UTC (History)
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Description Andres Betts 2022-05-23 12:33:05 UTC 
Currently, when there are no windows or applications open on the desktop, the user can click the show desktop button. However, nothing happens other than show an button active line in the taskbar. This is probably logical but the user needs to be informed of the system's state at all times. It is one of our usability guidelines.

By that token, we should try to implement a method, like a darkening effect, or some kind of resistance animation on the desktop that informs the user in clear way that show desktop is active.