[Tickets #9708] Re: Unable to sort and select all messages on vertical layout

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Ticket URL: http://bugs.horde.org/ticket/9708
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  Ticket             | 9708
  Updated By         | Michael Slusarz <slusarz at horde.org>
  Summary            | Unable to sort and select all messages on vertical
                     | layout
  Queue              | IMP
  Version            | Git master
  Type               | Enhancement
-State              | New
+State              | Accepted
  Priority           | 1. Low
  Milestone          |
  Patch              |
-Owners             |
+Owners             | Michael Slusarz
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Michael Slusarz <slusarz at horde.org> (2011-03-24 21:01) wrote:

>> (another reason why the vertical layout is not a good solution IMHO).
> A lot of people like the vertical layout. Maybe because they have a  
> 16:9 screen or they are used to using Outlook vertical layout.

I disagree with the former.  I understand the latter, but strictly as  
an argument for familiarity.  e.g. The Outlook-like display is  
*familiar* to users so they like it.  But just because users are  
familiar with it doesn't mean it is good UI.

>> Sorting should either be done by an addition to the Other Actions
>> Menu or by a right click context menu (although not entirely sure
>> where; in the mailbox listing?  added to the list of actions when
>> right-clicking a message?)

> I think the best option is the first one. On our service we already  
> do that for sorting even on horizontal layout (screenshot attached)

I would gladly welcome a patch to add a 'sort' menu item when viewing  
in vertical layout mode.