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Matt Pearcey <[log in to unmask]>
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Matt Pearcey <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 26 Feb 1999 09:59:10 +0000
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Pete McNally wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have noticed that many forms on the web have a "Submit" button to send
> the contents of the form back to the server.  The word submit seems to go
> against the usability requirement of speaking the users' language.  My
> impression is that this words seems to be very techie and probably
> originated from the back-end folks.

Hi Pete,

We use OK a CANCEL, with appropriate closure, on the forms/screens etc. without
any problems.

cheers,
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Matt Pearcey
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