[Theforum] quick thought on our search boxes

[evolt at spinhead.com]

> i don't like the idea of using a select with the multiple option.  many
> people, including some web developers don't know how to use them.
> additionally it requires using the keyboard in addition to the mouse.
>
> checkboxes to allow multiple choice aren't difficult to code for at all,
> ime.  in fact, from a server-side perspective i have to code for a
> multi-select the same way i have to code for multiple choice checkboxes.
>
>

Usability issue, per J. Spool, Esq. & Co. - users look, find what they want,
then move the mouse. So, if it's not visible, it's less likely to get used.
Checkboxen, where possible, appeal to me more than selects.

joel