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The calendar widget for booking dates without Esc is like candy without sugar
It's annoying, apps like Airbnb make me go through unnecessary actions to close the calendar widget 😣 I don't understand why they don't use Esc like…
Apr 15
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Stas Melnikov
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The calendar widget for booking dates without Esc is like candy without sugar
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The calendar widget without ← and → keys is like a door without a doorknob
The ← and → keys is a important tool when moving between dates in the calendar widget for keyboard users. So we shouldn't ignore it like Hostelworld…
Apr 8
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The calendar widget without ← and → keys is like a door without a doorknob
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The outline should be contrasting
Oh, apps bury the outline when pushing Tab 😡 We should monitor outline doesn't merge with around elements and background. Booking shows it to us…
Apr 1
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Stas Melnikov
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The outline should be contrasting
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March 2024
I've closed a Log in form. Where am I?
Well, I'm a keyboard user and opened a Log in form. But I changed my mind and pressed Esc. Apps like Sonder, where am I? 😡 Thank you, Etsy. You return…
Mar 25
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Stas Melnikov
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I've closed a Log in form. Where am I?
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Profile editing should be done without extra actions
So sad to see Booking makes me to push on any input field when editing my profile. I like Airbnb. I push the edit button and change it 😊
Mar 18
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Stas Melnikov
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Profile editing should be done without extra actions
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The Limit by letters is trash
It’s a problem if apps like United Airlines are used by thousands and not accessible for typing non-English letters. Such limits shouldn't be. Users…
Mar 11
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The Limit by letters is trash
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Be careful with limits on the length of the last name
My girlfriend hates apps like United Airlines because it crops her last name Mikhailichenkova-Pavlyuchenkova. Please, don't use any limits. Give users…
Mar 4
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Stas Melnikov
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Be careful with limits on the length of the last name
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February 2024
The Home key moves to the first option in the list
The Home key is an important part of a good keyboard experience. It allows users to move to the first option in the list. It's why apps like NHL aren't…
Feb 26
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Stas Melnikov
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The Home key moves to the first option in the list
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A close button might be the barrier
"Close, button". It's what screen reader users hear after pushing the Sign in button. Etsy, your users wanna log in. Why do you hinder? 😡 Thank you…
Feb 19
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Stas Melnikov
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Help keyboard users to skip a few options in the list
Keyboard users like using PgUp and PgDn to miss a few options in the list. If your app ignores it like Booking you should fix it. Use the NHL solution…
Feb 12
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Stas Melnikov
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We wanna fix typos in digital code after any digit
I curse apps like TikTok because they block my taps after the digit that is middle of the code. I can't fix the typo! 😒 Let's make apps like Airbnb…
Feb 5
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We wanna fix typos in digital code after any digit
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January 2024
Don't delete the whole code if I made a typo in the last digit
Blimey, why apps like TikTok delete the whole auth code if I make one typo in the last digit 😣 I don't know why it can't be done like Airbnb that…
Jan 29
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Stas Melnikov
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