[Theforum] quick thought on our search boxes

[John Handelaar]

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> [mailto:theforum-admin at lists.evolt.org]On Behalf Of .jeff
> Sent: 12 January 2002 19:48
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> Subject: RE: [Theforum] quick thought on our search boxes
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> > but rather than radio buttons, let's use a dropdown list
> > with the "multiple" attribute -- takes up less room, is
> > expandable, and checkboxes (to allow multiple choice)
> > are way harder to code for
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> 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.

+1

...but surely the "right" way to do this would be with
checkboxes?  Rudy's right, having OR but not AND wouldn't
be ideal.  And Jeff's right, drop-down lists are a bit
nasty (not least from a usability point of view).

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