Inconsistent Windows XP UI
Hi Guys, Recently I was looking at the screenshots of Windows XP. I noticed that the scrollbars in Internet Explorer are not skinned and are plain. Though, this is a very small issue but, I believe consistency in UI is very important.
Hi Guys,
Recently I was looking at the screenshots of Windows XP. I noticed that the scrollbars in Internet Explorer are not skinned and are plain. Though, this is a very small issue but, I believe consistency in UI is very important. Futher, I knew that Window Blinds was not able to skin these same scrollbar and I thought Microsoft would certainly find a remedy for this. But looks like it is impossible.
Anyway, if anyone feels anything to be said. Please do...
Thanks.
Recently I was looking at the screenshots of Windows XP. I noticed that the scrollbars in Internet Explorer are not skinned and are plain. Though, this is a very small issue but, I believe consistency in UI is very important. Futher, I knew that Window Blinds was not able to skin these same scrollbar and I thought Microsoft would certainly find a remedy for this. But looks like it is impossible.
Anyway, if anyone feels anything to be said. Please do...
Thanks.
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The scrollbars aren't native widgets, which is why a page author can skin them with CSS. Agreed that the default should look right.
what scroll bars r u guys talkin about all mine have skins i have even got a screen shot posted
Even the first build of Beta 2 had the scrollbars skinned.. want proof? Microsoft themself..take a look..
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/guide/connected.asp#ie6
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/guide/connected.asp#ie6
Microsoft decided to, by default, display controls in the old-style for applications and websites that aren't specifically marked to use the new style. If you look at the source for this site, you'll notice a line near the top that says <META HTTP-EQUIV="MSThemeCompatible" Content="Yes">. This marks this site as being tested and compatible with the new XP look. If you get the old-style scroll bars or controls on other sites, it's because they haven't marked themselves as compatible.
