C H A P T E R 8

Layout Guidelines

Using Small Versions of Controls

Small versions of controls are available in Carbon and Cocoa. Use the smaller versions only when absolutely necessary, and use them sparingly. When converting existing dialogs for use with Aqua, redesign layouts as necessary, rather than relying on the smaller versions of controls. Your first choice in designing for Aqua should always be to use the full-size controls.

You can use small versions of controls when space is at an extreme premium, such as in tool palettes or other utility windows. Avoid mixing full-size and small versions of controls in the same window. In a tabbed window, it is acceptable to use small controls within the pane and standard controls outside the pane. However, all panes of a tabbed window should use the same-size controls.

Figure 8-9 shows the specifications for small scroll bars and the resize control. Figure 8-10 shows a sample utility window using small controls.

Figure 8-9 Sample window using small scroll bars and resize control

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C H A P T E R 8

Layout Guidelines

Figure 8-10 Sample utility window using small controls

Apple Computer, Inc. June 2002