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I was referring specifically to the MS Word toolbar transformation. Everything you could do previously was still possible, but the most common things got a lot

I was referring specifically to the MS Word toolbar transformation. Everything you could do previously was still possible, but the most common things got a lot more obvious.

TeMPOraL 3y ago
Oh, I see, sorry for misreading. You're right, that era obeyed the principle you stated, but that was still the Golden Era of UI.
layer8 3y ago
Unfortunately, keyboard usage became harder, to the detriment of power users. Personally I also find the classic menus much easier to scan visually than the ribbon icons which have varying sizes and are laid out in two dimensions (no clear scanning path).
- rco8786 3y ago
  > to the detriment of power users Yes this is my whole point. They made it easier for casual users at the expense of power users. It was a purposeful decision.
  - layer8 3y ago
    I don’t think they intended to negatively affect power users. They convinced themselves that the new keyboard scheme is just as adequate.
  - JohnFen 3y ago
    I guess that explains why I've grown to dislike MS Word so much.