Hidden vs. Disabled In UX — Smashing Magazine
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Hidden vs. Disabled In UX — Smashing Magazine
Disabling buttons can cause more problems for users than benefits.
Missing feedback
When you click a disabled button, nothing happens. The button doesn’t explain what’s wrong or help you fix the problem. It provides no helpful feedback. If the user thinks their answers are correct, not providing feedback can make the UI feel broken.
Missing focus
Disab
... See moreHiding anything means putting a barrier between the user and the feature,