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[Thorsten Wilms <t_w_@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On 05/18/2012 12:02 AM, Andrew Montag wrote:
> http://ubuntuone.com/1mVxryxD97EPVryco0o9p4
> Here I would need to point out several things: the *Files* button, the
> *More* button, and the, *Download file* button.
>
> http://ubuntuone.com/1fD5OExwPwLUDAp6i7ddpJ
> This one could use the *Share folder* button highlighted.

A draft of how I would do it:
http://www.foopics.com/showfull/16beca358a02ee94ec0e59c9c41be57a


Can anyone think of why either numbers or letters would be better, 1-2-3 
vs A-B-C?

With numbers, you need 2 digits once you leave 9 behind. But does either 
style have an advantage regarding recognition or sorting?


> Now that I get to looking around at all the screenshots I have taken,
> these are about the only two that could use it, and that's because they
> are shots of the busy web UI. Most shots of the desktop are pretty
> self-explanatory. Maybe poll the authors and see how many shots would
> benefit from highlights. For my section its about 2/10, so hardly worth
> doing.

Yes, highlighting should be avoided, if there isn't a recurring need.


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