** Description changed: Binary package hint: software-store - At present , when a user hovers over a category on the homepage there is no visual feedback , - its surprising to see that clicking on such an item ,which provides no feedback of being an object, opens a sub section. + At present , when a user hovers over a category on the homepage there is + no visual feedback from the Application itself, [The pointer does change + to a hand.] - It would be ideal to treat the items as buttons. [Ex: Similar to how Compiz Settings Manager displays its categories] - So when a user hovers over an object it is clear that it is click-able and leads to a submenu + But the categories themselves *need* to give the feedback and not just the pointer. + -When you move the pointer across the options highlighting the option will make it very clear which option is selected, rather than just changing the pointer. + -The object itself[category] just doesnt give the impression of a selectable option. + -Its surprising to see that clicking on such an item ,which provides no feedback of being an object, opens a sub section. + + It would be ideal to treat the items as buttons and highlight the option the user is about to select. [Ex: Similar to how Compiz Settings Manager displays its categories] + So when a user hovers over an object, it is clear that it is click-able and leads to a submenu.
** Tags added: usability -- Treat Categories on the homepage as buttons https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/419787 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
