Re: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

On 15 jun 2005, at 02.48, Andreas Boehmer wrote: just wanted to hear what other people's thoughts on this topic are. I have been adding submit reset buttons to most of my forms all along. But I am getting the feeling that the reset button is not only a waste of time, but in fact fairly

Re: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

I hate them. I can't even tell you how many times I have tabbed my way through a huge form, got to the bottom. tab, enter. **realises its the reset button** **smacks myself in the head** I often click the reset/cancel button - but I have NEVER EVER wanted to! They are not useful at all!

Re: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

i thinkReset buttons can have their merits depending on the context of their use. think of an application where a user is Editing data in a form, not starting with a blank form! - the user is wanting tochange 2 fields in a customer record, an address and a phone number... - they change an address

Re: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

But I am getting the feeling that the reset button is not only a waste of time, but in fact fairly user-unfriendly. ... Seriously: how many people enter data into a form and go so completely wrong that they want to erase everything they have just done and start over new? On the other hand,

[WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

Hi guys, just wanted to hear what other people's thoughts on this topic are. I have been adding submit reset buttons to most of my forms all along. But I am getting the feeling that the reset button is not only a waste of time, but in fact fairly user-unfriendly. Seriously: how many people

Re: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

In terms of accessibility and usability... what's the difference between RESET and refreshing the page? R - Original Message - From: Andreas Boehmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wsg@webstandardsgroup.org Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 10:48 AM Subject: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on

Re: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

Andreas Boehmer wrote: I am getting the feeling that the reset button is not only a waste of time, but in fact fairly user-unfriendly. Agree 100%. Never found any situation that would warrant a reset button. On the other hand, how many people *accidentally* press the reset button when they

Re: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

Richard Czeiger wrote: In terms of accessibility and usability... what's the difference between RESET and refreshing the page? In some browsers, if you fill in any fields and then refresh the pages, your entries remain intact. Admittedly, this doesn't seem to happen in IE, but it can still

Re: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

(posted back to the list, because it could be of interest for this conversation ... if it's too OT, just shout) Richard Czeiger wrote: Hey patrick - does that still apply with Shift+Refresh? Good one...I thought along those lines as soon as I posted the last reply. Tested in Firefox/Win,

Re: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

Seriously: how many people enter data into a form and go so completely wrong that they want to erase everything they have just done and start over new? Some users may want to do that; alternatively some users will change their minds about submitting at all and do not trust simply closing the

Re: [WSG] the use of reset buttons on forms

I have a different opinion. Neither Reset nor Cancel are necessary. Studies show most users click the back button to abort transactions (even I do, and I'm a web developer) or leave sites (if there are no appealing links to go anywhere else). I can see where Cancel could be a little more