[0.17.7] Naming inconsistency between toolbar and 'controls' settings

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[0.17.7] Naming inconsistency between toolbar and 'controls' settings

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TL;DR
In the toolbar, the extended info mode is called “Alt-mode” in the 'controls' settings it is called “Show info”

What ?
I think neither of these are very good names - especially "Alt-Mode": I don't have it bound to 'Alt', so to begin with I didn't know what it meant.
"Show info" is also not particularly descriptive.
I propose "(show) extended info" in both places instead.
Why ?
The naming should be consistent to avoid confusion (in this situation it could actually confuse people, not just annoy pedants like me!)
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Re: [0.17.7] Naming inconsistency between toolbar and 'controls' settings

Post by ikarikeiji »

+1 though I have no idea what a good name for this would be. "Show extended info" doesn't really convey its meaning either.
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Re: [0.17.7] Naming inconsistency between toolbar and 'controls' settings

Post by ickputzdirwech »

This has been implemented. Both are called “Alt-mode” now.
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