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MSFT had reason to believe that the Ribbon was more accessible and discoverable to users than the old menu structure. I was dubious at the time, but since the s
by ubermonkey 6y ago
MSFT had reason to believe that the Ribbon was more accessible and discoverable to users than the old menu structure. I was dubious at the time, but since the shift I have come to believe that they are correct. I think the Ribbon is better for the vast majority of users.
Interfaces shouldn't be changed for no good reason -- and MSFT is certainly guilty of chasing fads or tweaks without a clear benefit, too, in other areas -- but neither should an interface be frozen in amber if a better idea comes along.
(Also remember that mass market software isn't designed for people who post on HN.)
- throw_m239339 6y ago> MSFT had reason to believe that the Ribbon was more accessible and discoverable to users than the old menu structure. I was dubious at the time, but since the shift I have come to believe that they are correct. I think the Ribbon is better for the vast majority of users. Microsoft also removed the start menu on Windows once and everybody hated it. Sometimes, MSFT is wrong.
- ubermonkey 6y agoI would absolutely never dispute this, but I also don't think it has anything to do with my statement.