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Re: Colors in Log Dialog

From: Grzegorz Adamiak <grzegorz.adamiak_at_gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:25:30 +0100

--- Stefan Küng [2009-12-17 19:34]:
> On 17.12.2009 08:51, Grzegorz Adamiak wrote:
>
>> Relying on colors only is somewhat risky so icons would add to
>> accessibility. However, 16px icons on small displays with high resolutions
>> are also difficult to spot. It may be a good idea to use styling for the
>> text (bold etc.) and make it customizable, just like colors? I think styled
>> text would be much more distinguishable. What you think?
>
> Not really. Adding more styling will end up with the log dialog looking like
> a clown - way too much colors and styles.
>
> I think adding another icon is good enough.

Do outlook task/event lists look like a clown just because one can use font
styling and colors on them? I don't say the font styling *should be used* by
default. However, with font styling would make the log list more accessible, and
what we discuss here is accessibility.

I think Serge got it right:

--- Serge Tumanyan [2009-12-17 13:37]:
> May be to leave colours, add icons and add font styles at the same time -
> then anyone will be using the method of distinguishing most appropriate for
> him?

-- Grzegorz

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