Physics Forum: Stop Space/Enter Toggling Checkbutton

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The discussion revolves around the functionality of a checkbutton in a user interface, specifically addressing the issue of preventing the Space and Enter keys from toggling the checkbutton. The context appears to be related to user interface design and user experience.

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  • One participant expresses confusion regarding the phrasing of the original question about stopping Space and Enter from toggling the checkbutton.
  • Another participant humorously reflects on the challenges faced by Mentors in managing post titles and the variety of unusual posts encountered.

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From: https://www.physicsforums.com/posts/6925227

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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