https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=3096
--- Comment #36 from Guy Harris <guy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 2012-02-12 15:25:21 PST ---
I've added "Edit or Add Packet Comment..." to the menu bar's Edit menu; the Mac
OS X Human Interface Guidelines say
Always ensure that contextual menu items are also available as menu
commands. A contextual menu is hidden by default and a user might not know it
exists, so it should never be the only way to access a command. In particular,
you should not use a contextual menu as the only way to access an advanced or
power-user feature.
and the GNOME Human Interface Guidelines say
Since the user may not be aware of their presence, do not provide functions
that are only accessible from popup menus unless you are confident that your
target users will know how to use popup menus.
(which is a bit weaker) and the Windows User Experience Interaction Guidelines
say
Don't make commands only available through context menus. Like shortcut
keys, context menus are alternative means of performing commands and choosing
options. For example, a Properties command is also available through the menu
bar or the Alt+Enter access key.
and I tend to agree with the strongest form of that, namely the Mac OS X one -
discoverability is your friend.
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