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Fitts's law explains why the menu bar sits at the top
Original: Fitts's law: why the menu bar is at the top
A new blog post explores Fitts's law, the human-computer interaction principle that movement time depends on distance and target size, and uses it to explain why menu bars are placed at screen edges like the top of the display. Screen edges act as infinitely deep targets, making them faster and easier to hit.
Why now: The design principle offers a clear, satisfying explanation for a familiar interface convention, sparking interest among developers and designers.
Paul FittsApplehuman-computer interaction
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