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I'll go along with saying it's not "just as bad"; it's far, far worse, especially when training. Disappearing things are incredibly disorienting to non-expert u

• Someone1234 7y ago
  It is worth stating that in neither case does it function without a relevant item selected. Meaning with the graph design toolbar, it would be visible, but do absolutely nothing until a graph is selected. With the Ribben it appears when the graph is selected. I don't see how a disabled toolbar, with no clue how to enable it, helps with user training or clarity.
  • osel 7y ago
    The disabled toolbar is easier because it still gives context and confidence you are looking in the right place. 'This is what I want...hmm...how do I make it work?' is a far easier process than 'I can't find what I want...where on earth is it?..does it even exist?'
    • CuriouslyC 7y ago
      And that waste of screen real estate necessitates other design tradeoffs that are more sub optimal than the ribbon.