[release-notes/gnome-3-6] files - polish
- From: Allan Day <allanday src gnome org>
- To: commits-list gnome org
- Cc:
- Subject: [release-notes/gnome-3-6] files - polish
- Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:36:35 +0000 (UTC)
commit 2212e29b163ed5b40450de299ae3fc617392fd64
Author: Allan Day <allanpday gmail com>
Date: Tue Sep 18 00:36:24 2012 +0100
files - polish
help/C/users-files.page | 30 ++++++++++++++++--------------
1 files changed, 16 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-)
---
diff --git a/help/C/users-files.page b/help/C/users-files.page
index c33368a..bd1b99a 100644
--- a/help/C/users-files.page
+++ b/help/C/users-files.page
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
<!-- TODO - needs screenshot -->
<p>
- The Files application has been a major focus for work in the 3.6 cycle. The newest
+ The <app>Files</app> application (also known as Nautilus) has been a major focus for work in the 3.6 cycle. The newest
release includes many new features and a large number of bug fixes, resulting in a
more functional and effective application.
</p>
@@ -40,17 +40,16 @@
<p>
A new location containing recently used files has been added. This provides
- convenient access to files that are likely to be relevant. It is also serves
- a reminding function for things, ensuring that they stay on your radar. The new
- <gui>Recent</gui> location is shown when the Files application is first started,
- meaning that it is immediately useful.
+ convenient access to files that are likely to be relevant, and also serves a useful
+ reminding function. The new <gui>Recent</gui> location is shown when the <app>Files</app>
+ application is first started, meaning that it is immediately useful.
</p>
</section>
<section id="users-files-search">
<title>Functional Search</title>
<p>
- Files (also known as Nautilus) has never had an effective search capability.
+ <app>Files</app> has never had an effective search capability.
With GNOME 3.6, this omission has finally been rectified. The new version includes
a powerful search feature, which can be used by simply typing. It is case insensitive,
can search for hidden files or directories, can work recursively, doesn't only
@@ -64,8 +63,12 @@
<p>
A number of common workflows have been improved with the new version of Files.
These enable users to take actions based on context, and aims to make common
- actions simple and straightforward. A new workflow has been added for copying and
- moving files, and offers a nice alternative to copy and past and drag and drop.
+ actions simple and straightforward.
+ </p>
+ <p>
+ The inclusion of new <gui>Move To...</gui> and <gui>Copy To...</gui> actions in
+ context menus is one new workflow that offers a useful alternative to copy and
+ past and drag and drop.
</p>
<p>
Another addition that makes a common action that little bit easier is the <gui>New
@@ -78,7 +81,7 @@
<title>Coherence and Consistency</title>
<p>
Many small changes have been introduced to spread consistency all across
- the application. Common usage patterns have been identified and they are
+ the <app>Files</app> application. Common usage patterns have been identified and they are
followed in every single aspect of <app>Files</app>. In this regard, a
much improved and space efficient maximized window state, a more consistent
menu layout and behavior, more consistent use of icons, and a more GNOME 3
@@ -89,11 +92,10 @@
<section id="users-files-polish">
<title>Polish</title>
<p>
- A large number of smaller enhancements have also been made to the Files
- application for this release. Date and time have been cleaned up,
- making modification dates easier to read and less intrusive. The menus have
- also been refined, and the preferences window polished, creating a more
- streamlined application.
+ A large number of smaller enhancements have also been made to the <app>Files</app>
+ application for this release. Date and time formats have been cleaned up,
+ making date and time information easier to read and less intrusive. The menus have
+ also been cleaned up and the preferences window has been polished.
</p>
</section>
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