Left softkey (Select) | select the item, do associated function |
Right softkey (Cancel) | dismiss the menu; return to the state preceding the |
| opening of menu |
Send key, Edit key | ignored |
numeric keypad | ignored |
other keys | dismiss the menu and do the default action of the |
| key |
Examples of components using menu lists are options menu and list query.
Figure 5-6. Menu lists: Options menu (left) and list query.
Selection list
A selection list is a common means of displaying and accessing data in applications. When there is a selection list displayed the application is typically in a permanent state, which means the user can leave the application, open another application and later return to the same state. Selection lists are displayed in the main pane.
Typically, the user can open items on a selection list, leading into another, more detailed view of the item within the application. In addition to browsing and selecting items, other functions are available in the options menu (see section Options menu).
Usage of the Select key in selection lists deserves special attention. Depending on the case, it can do the following actions:
Select the item in focus. This should happen whenever it is assumed that the user is clear about what happens. Selecting can mean:
-opening an item like a folder, or a date in a calendar, leading to a detailed view
-executing a command when the focused item is a command
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