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The discussion centers around the question of whether it's possible to prevent the Space and Enter keys from toggling a checkbutton in a user interface. Participants reflect on the clarity of the original question, with some humor about the challenges of interpreting ambiguous titles. The conversation highlights the importance of precise communication, especially in technical forums, where misinterpretations can lead to confusion. Overall, the thread emphasizes the need for clear and concise language in discussions related to programming and user interface design.
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Can I stop space and enter from toggling my checkbutton?​


My brain intially parsed that as:
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Can I stop Space and (then) enter (it) by toggling my checkbutton?" 🤪🤪
 
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Just imagine you are a Mentor, and are fixing up titles like that all day long... o0)
 
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berkeman said:
Just imagine you are a Mentor, and are fixing up titles like that all day long... o0)
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Tom.G said:
My brain intially parsed that as:View attachment 330883
Can I stop Space and (then) enter (it) by toggling my checkbutton?" 🤪🤪
berkeman said:
Just imagine you are a Mentor, and are fixing up titles like that all day long... o0)
Titles? This would not be the strangest post I read today. Probably second, but there'd be an argument for 3rd or 4th.
 

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