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The search box on the DOC's page?

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bobgrosh
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The search box on the DOC's page?

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I always used it. Just me, but I can't find anything through the index. I sure do miss the search box. Will it come back?
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Re: The search box on the DOC's page?

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It's at the bottom of the Nav Bar which is to the left of the Manual pages.
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Re: The search box on the DOC's page?

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Lord, I'm getting old. Or... I need to change the contrast on my monitor settings.

I really did look for it. I swear!

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Re: The search box on the DOC's page?

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actually it's good you reported that.
i agree that it is not easy to see. also i think the position at the bottom is not good, as as soon as you have expanded the tree a little a user has to scroll the page to get to it.
how about putting the search box in the top bar? and using a higher contrast background (=white) for the search box? why not adding a little icon?
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Re: The search box on the DOC's page?

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Alex Becherer wrote:actually it's good you reported that.
i agree that it is not easy to see. also i think the position at the bottom is not good, as as soon as you have expanded the tree a little a user has to scroll the page to get to it.
how about putting the search box in the top bar? and using a higher contrast background (=white) for the search box? why not adding a little icon?
We have moved it to the top of the sidebar instead of the bottom, as I think it is easier to spot there. We will look at additional visual changes as well, I think the magnifying glass icon is a good idea. Very standard for search boxes.

It really shouldn't be on the top navigation bar though, as it is not a "site" search, but specific to the documentation contained in the sidebar navigation.
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Re: The search box on the DOC's page?

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Thanks for putting it at the top.
My guess is that the text is grey rather then Black and bold for a reason, so a bright red Arrow or a magnifying glass to the left of the search box might make it even easier to find.

As it is, it is still much easier to find now.
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Re: The search box on the DOC's page?

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I had a hard time as well, even after you moved it to the top left. It just didn't look like the typical text input box.
I have noticed, that when on any internet site and looking for their search option, I tend to scan the page for a white box and blinky text line. It's just kind of ingrained in us I think...
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CybOrSpasm wrote:I had a hard time as well, even after you moved it to the top left. It just didn't look like the typical text input box.
I have noticed, that when on any internet site and looking for their search option, I tend to scan the page for a white box and blinky text line. It's just kind of ingrained in us I think...
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Re: The search box on the DOC's page?

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The search area has been updated to address the concerns raised here. Let us know what you think :)
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Re: The search box on the DOC's page?

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looks good.
personally i'd still prefer a white background for the search box, and italic text.