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Big attentional shifts required for using the function "Copy to,"
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Steps to reproduce:
Open "Mail" area, open folder, open email.

Actual results/Problem:
The process of copying an email requires more cognitive resources than expected: This is because first, the email must be clicked (left-side of the menu). Second, the function ''More'' > ''Copy to'' must be clicked on the top right corner of the menu. This requires a significant attentional shift, since both functions (''E-Mail selection'' and ''More --> Copy To'') are far away of each other .

Expected Results/Proposed Solution:

Function ''Copy to'' can be carried out by right hand click on the e-mail

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Ich denke gemeint ist, dass man einfach direkt bei der Mail rechts klicken kann nachdem sie markiert ist.

CarlosHR renamed this task from Aufmerksamkeitswechsel erschweren ausführen von Kopieren Funktion to Shift of attention hinders using the function ,,copy,, [In Bearbeitung].Nov 24 2017, 1:11 PM
CarlosHR renamed this task from Shift of attention hinders using the function ,,copy,, [In Bearbeitung] to Big Attentional Shifts required for using the Function ,,Copy to,, .Nov 24 2017, 1:27 PM
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Laura renamed this task from Big Attentional Shifts required for using the Function ,,Copy to,, to Big attentional shifts required for using the function "Copy to,".Dec 1 2017, 12:46 PM
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Same problem when deleting mails -> long search times.
Deleting is a much used function and I think a separate 'bin' button on top of the inbox column could make sense.
Or, as the actions (reply, delete, archive,...) are generally not clearly associated with the mails as they are on the right in a separate column, widening the inbox colmn to the right so that the functions are on top of the inbox mails could make them easier to find.

Please, note that there exists contextmenu plugin, not enabled on your demo. It would fix it by enabling right-click menu on the message record. Also, note that on desktop we have drag-n-drop functionality implemented, so you can drag and drop the message to Trash folder (use Shift key on drip to select from copy and move actions).

@machniak
I think enabling the context menu by default is a good idea. Do I need to create another bifrost request for that ?

@bohlender, I would need first test if the plugin works with Elastic skin. It probably would, as its author is quite active. Yes. create a bifrost ticket, please.

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