https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=462942
Bug ID: 462942
Summary: The option to enable floating panel which are toggle
button is confusing
Classification: Plasma
Product: plasmashell
Version: 5.26.4
Platform: OpenSUSE
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: Panel
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: sibu...@haeriadi.my.id
CC: niccolo.venera...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: 1.0
Created attachment 154524
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=154524&action=edit
Screenshot of panel configuration options with annotation about reported
suggestion.
SUMMARY
The option to activate the floating panel which is a toggle button is confusing
because it is placed in a group with the stateless action buttons.
I felt that the behavior of the floating panel button toggle in the edit panel
mode was a bit surprising for me who was using it for the first time. At first,
I thought that the button had the same behavior as the maximize panel width
button or the remove panel button but what I found was actually a toggle.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Enter panel edit mode (floating panel is active)
2. Open "more options"
3. Looking for an option to turn off floating panels
OBSERVED RESULT
Didn't find the option to turn off floating panel but did find a button labeled
"floating panel".
EXPECTED RESULT
Find an option to turn off floating panels.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: openSUSE Leap 15.4
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.26.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.101.0
Qt Version: 5.15.7
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
So here's the story. When I tried the floating panel which then felt it didn't
suit me and wanted to return it to a regular panel, I was a little confused in
finding the button to return it. Because I couldn't find it, I took the
initiative to click the floating panel button again. As a result, a bit of
relief, it turned out to be successful in returning the panel to a regular
panel.
>From that experience, I just realized that the button is actually a toggle.
Turns out it has the same behavior as the options to change the alignment,
visibility, or opacity of the panels.
Maybe we could consider changing the appearance of the toggle button to the
same as the options to change the alignment, visibility, or opacity of the
panels because of their similar behavior. I think it's beneficial for the user
if things that behave the same way have similar appearance.
Another alternative is to separate the floating panel button from the maximize
and remove panel button.
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