Re: Word-a-Day: toggle

[Shaun McCance <shaunm gnome org>]

On Tue, 2008-04-08 at 14:01 -0500, Shaun McCance wrote:
> ==========================================================
> toggle
> Something which may be switched on or off.  May be used
> as an adjective, as in "toggle key" or "toggle button".

Do not use as a noun.

> Do not use as a verb; instead, use terms such as "switch",
> "turn on", and "turn off".
> 
> Correct:
> Click Toolbar on the View menu to turn on or off the toolbar.
> 
> Incorrect:
> Click Toolbar on the View menu to toggle the toolbar.
> ==========================================================
> 
> This is basically the same as what Microsoft says.
> Apple says not to use "toggle" as a verb in user
> documentation, but doesn't give any detail.
> 
> Aside from being a sort of geeky word, "toggle"
> as a verb presents translation problems.
> 
> --
> Shaun
> 
> 
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