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doubletap vs double-click

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Andy U, Feb 13, 2018.

  1. #1
    Hi All,

    I'm working on some enduser documentation and this wording "discussion" came up.
    I get that double-click came first with the mouse and then doubletap came about after the rise of touchscreens.
    The userbase for this is expected to be somewhat higher for touch screen devices vs desktops with mice.

    I'm suggesting that we just go with doubletap and the desktop people will know what is meant.
    And doubletap is shorter too. :)

    I am thankful that the group does not want something like "doubletap/click" so that's nice.

    I guess I should also ask, do any feel strongly about doubletap vs double tap vs double-tap?

    A bet involving drinks is riding on this! :)
     
    Andy U, Feb 13, 2018 IP
  2. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    #2
    When do you ever double tap?
     
    sarahk, Feb 13, 2018 IP
  3. qwikad.com

    qwikad.com Illustrious Member Affiliate Manager

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    #3
    Something pertaining to iOS devices. I remember reading somewhere webmasters complaining about the menus not working right in iOS. There's a simple fix for that. **And that's why I use android based smartphones**
     
    qwikad.com, Feb 15, 2018 IP
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    Nano Code Peon

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    #4
    There are cases when a tap is enough for a single default operation, but double-tapping does a completely different thing. For example, a tap selects something, but a double-tap selectes AND submits the same item you just selected. Mostly common in touch interefaces though.
     
    Nano Code, Feb 15, 2018 IP
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    jrbiz Acclaimed Member

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    #5
    I personally do not like doubletap. Doubleclick is understood by all and has been used for a long time.
     
    jrbiz, Feb 15, 2018 IP
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