Tag: Buttons

What is the optimum button size of touch screen applications?

Reading Time – 3 min. Short answer: 44x44px. There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the individual application and user preferences.

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Usability of Flat Buttons

Reading Time – 3 min. User interaction habits are altering as a result of flat buttons, and we can observe this in usability testing results.

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Designing effective toggle buttons

Reading Time – 6 min. A toggle switch is for one binary setting that takes effect the instant it is flipped — Wi-Fi on or off, notifications on or off. If the change needs a Save button, if the two states are named alternatives like List and Map, or if the user is picking several things from a list, a switch is the wrong control. Use a checkbox, a radio group or a segmented button instead.

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Button Hover: Should it become lighter or darker?

Reading Time – 3 min. The button hover states come in different shapes and sizes. The pattern you use doesn't matter, as long as it makes sense for your app.

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Should the Cancel button appear first or second?

Reading Time – 3 min. Should the Cancel button appear first or second? When naming a button, it's better to clarify what it does rather than just labeling it as…

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