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Desktop conventions.

WHAT DIFFERS FROM MOBILE

Several windows, resizable and simultaneous A menu bar, containing the full command set Keyboard shortcuts for everything A pointer, with hover and right-click Drag and drop between applications Documents, frequently Much greater freedom in what applications may do

WHAT USERS EXPECT

Standard menus in standard places Standard keyboard shortcuts working Windows remembering size and position The application continuing to run with no windows open

WHY THAT LAST POINT

On the Mac, closing the last window does not quit the application.

WHAT TO IMPLEMENT

The standard menu structure, with the standard items.

WHAT TO NEVER DO

Invent alternatives to standard shortcuts Omit the standard editing menu items Quit when the last window closes, unless appropriate

WHAT TO SUPPORT

Full keyboard navigation The system's window management Multiple displays

WHAT TO TEST

Resizing to the smallest reasonable size Several windows at once Both appearances


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