Changes to User Interface/Toolbar

Robert Forlenza · 2025-01-24T15:26:34+00:00

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In the recent updates to Logos 11, the simple toggle style icons have been replaced with a text menu type structure.

I personally found the old style icons for turning on and off things like interlinear, reformatting, visual filters, etc. far more ergonomic and streamlined. I am now having to perform the same functions with many more actions on to accomplish the same outcome.

Am I the only one finding this to be a step backwards? I understand it may feel more comfortable for some users, especially new ones, but it makes flowing through the tools much less streamlined for experienced users in my opinion.

Anyone else want to see the old structure return?

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Aaron Hamilton

Am I the only one finding this to be a step backwards?

No.

Anyone else want to see the old structure return?

Yes.

DMB

Pretty well sums it up.

Scot Wright

https://community.logos.com/discussion/245685/changes-to-user-interface-toolbar

You are not the only one. Working with this has been a challenge. I still have to go through all the menus to find what I want to do and then sometimes twice if I can't find the item the first time. What I used to be able to do in one click now takes multiple clicks to accomplish. It would be helpful if could organize the toolbar according to way I work instead of the categories that often confuse me.

MJ. Smith

However, there are a number of users to prefer them and they have increased the discovery of features compared to the old style. I especially like the consolidation of the functions into the tool bar rather than split between to tool bar and panel menu. I am unhappy that "find" was left in the panel. I still forget which functions are considered "view" versus those considered "formatting." Despite the additional clicks, for me the new menu is faster.

DMB

I still think the new menu would be a 'nail in the coffin' for non-subscribers. Offering the customizable menus to subscribers, while forcing non-subscribers the current 'new' menu …. click-click-click. "Oh my … I can't take any longer …. pleaaaaaase let me subscribe!!"

Aaron Hamilton

My understanding was that @Robert Forlenza was primarily lamenting the loss of the 1-click on/off button on the old toolbar. I don't mind the new toolbar. If I could have the on/off button with a dropdown arrow next to it on the new toolbar as it was on the old toolbar I would be overjoyed. I don't want to go back, but I don't want the toolbar to remain as it is either. I want to move further forward.

pleaaaaaase let me subscribe!!

@DMB Does this mean there's still a chance that you'll become an "us"? Say it ain't so!

DMB

The evil tool bar could merit funds to get rid of it (if per-chance it appeared, like Legion, and no pigs in sight). Logos Marketing: "Subscribe to not use our app mistakes!!".

Mark Allison

I'm a relatively new user. I used the older toolbar for 3-4 months before the new one was released. I love the discoverability of the new toolbar, and I would hate to go back.

That being said, I understand why it would be uncomfortable for users who have been using the old-style toolbar for years.

Aaron Hamilton

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1355163#Comment_1355163

like Legion, and no pigs in sight

Is this original? It's quite good.

DMB

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1355168#Comment_1355168

Original only due to one of the translations, translating 'Mob' instead of Legion. That was disappointing.