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I think the choice should be up to the reader. Especially in texts with figures, tables and illustrations, there's a better chance of being able to see an illus
by wanderr 17y ago
I think the choice should be up to the reader. Especially in texts with figures, tables and illustrations, there's a better chance of being able to see an illustration and the text describing it on the same screen if scrolling is an option, whereas if the text/illustration are separated by a page break and your only option is page flips, you're SOL.
- glhaynes 17y agoThe very best in most cases would be for the designer to make the 'right' choice for the content... in other words, the best is for the user is to not have a choice but never want one in the first place. It's a joy to use something that's had that level of care put into it. Of course, when that doesn't happen, you need options.
- jsharpe 17y agoThat doesn't work when the 'right' choice depends on user preference. The designer can't make a single right choice, because there isn't one in the vast majority of cases. I am reminded of Malcolm Gladwell's talk about tomato sauce. Some people like chunky. Some people like plain.
- wanderr 17y agoEven if there were a right choice, what are the chances of designers choosing it?
- blahedo 17y agoIf side-by-side pages are allowed (they are) then this is less of a concern. But the real thing you want for texts with figures, tables, and illustrations, is the ability to split-screen. I certainly hope that feature is at least in the pipeline....