Closed bttrx closed 11 months ago
n.v.
(w/o the space) is wrong in German, same as z.B.
(English: e.g.
) or d.h.
(English: i.e.
) are.
The rule for German language is clear on that: "Never w/o the space".
If dialog space is a problem, why not use an "–" (ndash) instead?
I've done some testing on a Pixel 4a (a device with a small screen but still quite common): "n. v." doesn't fit but neither does "N/A". I thought the dash would be a good idea but I think it looks a bit weird after the minus button.
I think I'll go with the empty set symbol. It also has the advantage that it doesn't need translation, so we will avoid having this problem with each language.
I think I'll go with the empty set symbol. It also has the advantage that it doesn't need translation, so we will avoid having this problem with each language.
Ok, but I see a problem with your solution:
Ø
in "stats_averages" as a German "translation" of "Avg.", because I didn't find a good abbrev for "Durchschnitt".Proposal: Can't we just use "0" (zero) to represent no goal? (Because counters only count upwards in your app.)
I think goal = 0 and no goal are different things, so I would prefer something other than a number. But if Ø is used for average then we should use some other symbol.
I think goal = 0 and no goal are different things [...]
Not for me. How would a goal of 0 make sense to you otherwise?
Well, in the app it has a different meaning when your select 0, doesn't it? Otherwise when selecting 0 it would show the "goal met" checkmark all the time if 0 is selected.
I guess, we still have a different understanding about goals, which makes it hard to find a proper solution. By the way: I don't use goals at all.
Well, in the app it has a different meaning when your select 0, doesn't it?
How? You can't select 0 in your app.
Otherwise when selecting 0 it would show the "goal met" checkmark all the time if 0 is selected.
I see no problem in adding some "intelligence" to the app, e.g., "if goal = 0 then don't show checkmark" and "if goal = 0 then don't show '/0')".
I opted for using the full "Durchschnitt" for "average" and keeping the Ø symbol for no goal. I'm going to make a new release now.
That's a decision.
This might not fit in all screens, though. Maybe
n.v.
without the space is better? The space is a bit tight in this dialog.