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Old August 23rd 20, 09:41 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.computer.workshop
Commander Kinsey
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Default How to swap OK and Cancel in dialog boxes?

On Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:57:03 +0100, Sam E wrote:

On 8/23/20 9:33 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
I have a major problem with Windows dialog boxes. Everything in my life
is affirmative action to the right (stereo volume control, car
accelerator, etc). Linux and Mac have OK on the right, that's fine.
Even though I virtually never use those two OSes, non-computer things in
life have ingrained it into my head that yes is on the right and no is
on the left. Almost 50% of the time I subconsciously click the wrong
button in a Windows dialog box because I expect OK to be on the right.
"Do you want to save this?" "Yes, oh no, I pressed cancel!"

There must be some utility I can use to swap these buttons over?


How about clicking on "OK" or "cancel" rather than blindly clicking on a
spot that "feels right"?


Do you label your car pedals and check each time you want to brake or accelerate? Do you look at the volume knob on your stereo to find out which way is louder? No, you remember. Right is more, left is less. Everywhere except Windows.
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