https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=134781
--- Comment #21 from [email protected] --- Producing comment 20 inspired further reflection about the (complicated) structure of the Insert Index dialog. I notice: (a) The User-defined, "Create From" section allows indices from Tables, Graphics, Text Frames and OLE Objects. These options are functionally equivalent to selecting "Object Names" in Table of Figures, Index of Tables, and the checkboxes in Table of Objects. (b) afaict (have not tested systematically), the "Styles" and "Index Marks" options in "Create From" for "User-defined" replicates the same functions offered in "Table of Contents" This suggests the following two-step process for an Insert Dialog. 1. Opening the Insert Index dialog gives 5 radio buttons: ( ) Paragraph Styles and Index Marks (Use for Table of Contents and User-defined Indexes) ( ) Caption Categories (Use for Table of Figures and Table Index) ( ) Objects ( ) Alphabetical Index ( ) Bibliography B. After selecting one of these radio buttons. (alphabetical Index and Bibliography would then appear as they currently do with the dropdown menu) If "Objects" is selected, then all the checkboxes from the right side of User-defined and the checkboxes in OLE Objects would appear. If "Caption Categories" is selected, then "Category" dropdown box appears (or even more flexible, a set of checkboxes corresponding to all category names) (along with additional styles) If "Paragraph Styles and Index Marks" is checked, then the choices are: [ ] Headings [ ] Styles [ ] Index Marks Comments: 1. Have focused on functionality here (not label choices). 2. The important point is: this structure will allow you to produce all the indices that can be produced with the current (complicated) interface, and does not mix up different possibilities (objects and styles) in the same dialog. 3. I put the parenthetical comments about which choice to use for which purpose as a quick-and-dirty way to illustrate how one could "guide" users toward what to choose (given that the dialog box has lots of room). Not necessarily trying to promote this design -- but I believe it (a) gives a comprehensive overview of the functional capabilities/possibilities in the current interface, and (b) highlights a number of overlaps/redundancies between different types, which might help think further about improving the UI/UX. Add salt and pepper to taste... -- You are receiving this mail because: You are the assignee for the bug.
