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Looking for a quick, simple solution to provide extra info without having to divert the coder's attention
We know that coders don't like clicking the hint button (and even if they did, we don't have a way to reveal only what the user needs to know when it's most helpful). Eventually, I'd like a "smart tab" that lets users get more info in a new doc tab so they can dig as deeply into a concept as they'd like. That will be crucial for feeding curiosity, but until then, I need a lightweight solution for differentiation so that more advanced users can move through tutorials without feeling patronized while newer users can have additional levels of detail tailored to their own preferences.
Design specs:
- Allow users to choose whether or not they see extra info (and when)
- Don't derail a user's "flow" (don't take them away from the stream of thought they're in)
- Seems like an "expected" option, not a "cheat", "hint", or admission of failure
Use cases:
- "Clues" for Sherlock
- "Here's a way to get around something that might be tricky" inside instructions
- "Here's a video/animation/bottom-out and hand-holdy bit of information that pertains to this idea"
@kiki-lee can you please provide us with two example screens of the content you'd like to share so we can have something to work with? @unthinkmedia alex will add this to his list of projects. When are you hoping this will be complete by? Thank you!
Sure, here's an example of the context. Take a look at the PDF for more detail.
Until maps are updated, we'd just have current hints show up in a container at the end of the appropriate step.
@BeckHaru @unthinkmedia
I think this and the #4617 are separate issues, but let's discuss if anyone disagrees. We may just want to check and see if the discoverability work would impact how we go about this, since it does have a direct impact on that area.
@kiki-lee would we consider this issue closed? Wasn't sure if there was more to add this.
The spec for this feature is on page 6/7 of this doc: https://microsoft-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/p/jefo/EdiVdHziX2tNlcJqKNwSk2cBmU2XIEgIq5z_c0JZWNOmZQ?e=OZj10M
Not having any luck adding @momuno or @adrianwyatt
Can you try, @abchatra ?
