Proposed Copy Changes: "Keyboard Shortcut" Settings

[Jimmbo]

Keyboard Shortcuts - you did a great job on these. Language is clear and thoughtful. I do think "middle quarter" (or, I suppose, "center quarter") is no more irrational than "center sixth" (which exists!), and is much more needful, but that's up to you. I think some/all instances of "center" would be better replaced by "central", but that's kind of up to you. No biggie.

Change Win Arrow Keys to "Windows-Style Arrow Keys" (if there's no room, make it "Windows Arrow Keys") and change Information window to:

Use the configured modifier key(s) along with the arrow keys to move windows ala that other OS

Add "sequence" back if necessary (I'm a bit foggy on this).

I THINK there's room to change every instance of "Record Modifier" (here and in other settings) to "Record Modifier Keys", or, better, "Record Modifier Key(s)". If not, it's probably not worth overhauling button sizes or shrinking fonts.

App Next/Previous Display - can you clarify what this does? I have only one display. Also, shouldn't these options be in under the "Display" header?

The "Multiple Windows" options could probably use Information Symbol explainers, but you'd need to make space for them, and you also need to decide how non-geek-friendly you want the app to be (if you're ambitious with the app, I'd say definitely do, but skip if it's more of a hobby). Remember that you're so familiar with these functions that it's hard to see the titles as anything but fully self-explanatory.

[rxhanson]

Sorry for the delayed response here. I appreciate the help!

App Next/Previous Display - can you clarify what this does?

Moves all windows of an app to the next/previous display. Yes, these should go under the Display header. Let me know if any others seem out of place.

The "Multiple Windows" options could probably use Information Symbol explainers, but you'd need to make space for them, and you also need to decide how non-geek-friendly you want the app to be (if you're ambitious with the app, I'd say definitely do, but skip if it's more of a hobby). Remember that you're so familiar with these functions that it's hard to see the titles as anything but fully self-explanatory.

Good points. I'll revisit this for the next release.

[Jimmbo]

App Next/Previous Display - can you clarify what this does?
Moves all windows of an app to the next/previous display. Yes, these should go under the Display header. Let me know if any others seem out of place.

You set a precedent of using "Windows" in lots of titles, which creates extra confusion in sketchy instances like this when you don't (I.e. breaking consistency seems significant). How about "App Windows to Next Display" and "App Windows to Previous Display"? Of course, there's no space, and you don't want to go double-line/smaller font, 'cuz it's ugly. I don't know, what do you think? It's not HORRENDOUSLY confusing as-is (though it is confusing), and I'd imagine multi-display users are more geeky and less needful of gentle clarity. Idunno.

Sometimes you use "previous" and sometimes "prev", in the Display section. Make them all "Prev" for clarity. Still probably no room for my copy tweaks, though.

I'd imagine that "Snap" is more widely used than "Display", so I'd flip the ordering. And I'd pout "Larger" and "Smaller" atop the list (just my pref, feel free to ignore...again: I'm a good copy writer but a crap Rectangles user!).,

Sorry for the delayed response

We don't owe each other snappy response. I'll post when I have time, and you do likewise. If there are weeks/months of gap, no problem on my end.

Let me know if any others seem out of place.

I'll fling stuff at you as I notice. It will be incremental; I'm not the guy for solid, final pronouncements!

[rxhanson]

You set a precedent of using "Windows" in lots of titles, which creates extra confusion in sketchy instances like this when you don't (I.e. breaking consistency seems significant). How about "App Windows to Next Display" and "App Windows to Previous Display"? Of course, there's no space, and you don't want to go double-line/smaller font, 'cuz it's ugly. I don't know, what do you think? It's not HORRENDOUSLY confusing as-is (though it is confusing), and I'd imagine multi-display users are more geeky and less needful of gentle clarity. Idunno.

Sometimes you use "previous" and sometimes "prev", in the Display section. Make them all "Prev" for clarity. Still probably no room for my copy tweaks, though.

I might have a tendency to make windows unnecessarily small, and I think therein lies the issue. Perhaps a larger window would allow more room for better descriptions with a few more words or more characters. I like Previous better than Prev.

[Jimmbo]

The "Multiple Windows" options could probably use Information Symbol explainers, but you'd need to make space for them, and you also need to decide how non-geek-friendly you want the app to be (if you're ambitious with the app, I'd say definitely do, but skip if it's more of a hobby). Remember that you're so familiar with these functions that it's hard to see the titles as anything but fully self-explanatory.

Re-thinking, it's better to show rather than tell. In many if not all cases, an illustration would work better than a verbal explanation. But the problem with graphical explanation (summoned by touching Information Symbols) is that you've already taken the trouble to create those little graphical icons (which are sometimes helpful, sometimes not....there's only so much you can do at that size). So it would be kind of odd (though potentially helpful) to re-explain with a larger, more intricate graphic. Not fatally odd, but odd.

Idunno, this is stuff for you to mull over (including saying "screw it" and doing nothing!)

[rxhanson]

My plan is to redraw all of the icons for a future release, and at that time I'll plan to make a larger variation for this purpose. 👍

[Jimmbo]

Let me know if/when you want more copy suggestions and I'll keep going through the prefs!

[rxhanson]

Cool, I'll work on the current feedback in the upcoming release and let you know when I'm ready for more. Thanks!