Re: [Fwd: Desktop User Guide Section 1.2.2 Window Shortcut Keys]

[Phil Bull <philbull gmail com>]

Hi Greg,

On Thu, 2010-08-26 at 12:36 -0400, Greg Knittl wrote:
> I use the keys on a 10in 1024px x 600px screen Netbook running Ubuntu
> Netbook remix. Ubuntu Maximus
> http://lifehacker.com/5609147/use-maximus-to-go-full+screen-in-ubuntu
> starts most windows maximized with title bars removed to conserve space.
> I would have to mouse up to the top panel to flip between them. I often
> work bouncing around on the bus and the touchpad can generate false
> clicks. alt-tab is ideal for changing windows. There is still some
> screen resizing. With no title bar there is no single mouse click to
> resize the window (that I have found so far). alt-F5/alt-F10 are ideal
> in this situation. I find it can be very hard to grab the edges of the
> screen with the touchpad for the odd finer grain resize hence Alt + F7
> and Alt + F8.
> 
> So it's not classic accessibility need but as frequently happens, good
> accessibility is good for everyone.

I agree! Awareness of keyboard shortcuts can lead to much more efficient
(and satisfying) user experiences for everyone.

Keyboard shortcut topics find their way into most of our new docs, but
I'm not convinced we're making a very good job of them. At the moment, I
think we just list the shortcuts, possibly grouped by their function.
I'm convinced that there must be a more intuitive way of presenting this
information. Would you be interested in investigating this with me?

Thanks,

Phil

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