Dynamically changing appearances for user interface elements during drag-and-drop operations

    公开(公告)号:US09690447B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-27

    申请号:US13681385

    申请日:2012-11-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F3/04817 G06F3/0486

    Abstract: A user interface includes elements whose appearance dynamically changes in dependence upon functions associated with the elements. In the case of an icon that is the destination for a drag-and-drop operation, the image displayed for the icon changes in accordance with the object being dragged to it, to represent the task that will be performed as a result of the drag-and-drop operation. The appearance of other elements involved in drag-and-drop operations can also be varied, to reflect the task at hand. As a result, the user is provided with more intuitive feedback regarding the functions that will be performed by the computer as a result of a drag-and-drop operation.

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