[IxDA Discuss] UI design for digital books with extensive footnotes

[Jack Moffett]

On Aug 2, 2006, at 11:16 AM, Luke Ball wrote:

> I can only assume that a more direct approach like this is preferable
> to a two-pane version (wherein the user has to look down to read the
> footnote, then back up to re-find their place and continue reading).

If using two panes, they should be side-by-side, with the main text  
on the left, and the notes on the right. This would be easier than  
looking down, as you say.

Jack





Jack L. Moffett
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