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It may not be vague for a user who knows the current context, but I still think that using a descriptive verb is better than the generic 'submit'. For "Create
by andrewmu 16y ago
It may not be vague for a user who knows the current context, but I still think that using a descriptive verb is better than the generic 'submit'. For "Create Account" even "Create" would give some idea as to what will happen when the user presses the button.
I remember being impressed by the Mac HIG that said all dialogs should have buttons with a verb instead of the typical Windows "Ok"/"Cancel". It informs the user slightly more and, I think, reduces the likelihood of automatically clicking "Ok" as some interfaces effectively 'train' a user to do.
- larrik 16y agoI really don't think that a pop-up window and a form have much in common from a UX perspective. The fact is that pop-ups interrupt you with a nag, and the user's desire is to get rid of it as soon as possible (regardless of which action they actually want to take). Putting the text on the button itself speeds this process up, and reduces errors. Submitting a form is a MUCH MUCH slower, and more thoughtful process. You can make a snark about replying quickly to a comment, but have you ever WATCHED a user deal with a message popup they've seen before? Blink and you'll miss the whole thing. Even more importantly, most forms have only ONE button. I bet you could label it simply "Button" and a ton of your users would never even notice.