From 6c1c263efae41a04f50eb27a7671ed23e7d535c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Dirk Dougherty
An image alone works best when the action can be represented by a symbol that's well understood.
Text alone is most appropriate for actions that would be difficult to represent visually, or are critical to convey in words to avoid any ambiguity.
Both an icon and text is most appropriate when they complement each other: each carrying its own bit of information, but together making a larger whole. @@ -57,24 +57,24 @@ page.tags=button,input
For image-only buttons, a background isn't necessary because users are accustomed to interacting with objects.
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For buttons with text, a background is also usually unnecessary. To invite users to touch, phrase it as a clear action (e.g. diff --git a/docs/html/design/building-blocks/dialogs.jd b/docs/html/design/building-blocks/dialogs.jd index 9c91abfc2e7d9..70460bac917ad 100644 --- a/docs/html/design/building-blocks/dialogs.jd +++ b/docs/html/design/building-blocks/dialogs.jd @@ -62,13 +62,13 @@ user to adjust settings or enter text.
proceeding. They differ slightly in appearance based upon the severity and impact of the message conveyed. -
Most alerts don't need titles. Usually the decision doesn't have a severe impact and can be summed @@ -79,13 +79,13 @@ this conversation?") or make a clear statement whose relationship to the action
Use alerts with title bars sparingly. They are appropriate only when a high-risk operation involving @@ -99,8 +99,8 @@ available based on the title and the text of the action buttons.
When crafting a confirmation dialog, make the title meaningful by echoing the requested action.
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