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This is an inherent problem with web apps, since they're an app within an app. There are two different contexts fighting each other. Who's to say that Ctrl+S sh
by netmare 13y ago
This is an inherent problem with web apps, since they're an app within an app. There are two different contexts fighting each other. Who's to say that Ctrl+S should save the app state or the page? Whatever we choose as the default, the non-default scenario would feel awkward when we need it.
I can think of two ways to solve this: (1) decouple apps from the browser frame or (2) use a special modifier key for app shortcuts (perhaps re-use the Windows key, e.g. Win+Ctrl+S).
- oneeyedpigeon 13y ago(2) That was attempted (sort of)[1] and it failed pretty badly due to poor browser support and lack of understanding amongst users. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_key http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_key
- netmare 13y agoYeah, that's pretty messy. As an Opera user I had no idea that other browsers used Ctrl or Alt for access keys. That's just a recipe for disaster. Opera's Shift+Esc combo guaranteed no clashes with browser shortcuts, but it was really kludgy to use.