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Theo Steininger
When navigating the left pane, clicking on a tab does not trigger any action, which is misleading due to the hand cursor suggesting interactivity. It was not immediately apparent that a double-click is required to activate the tab. To enhance user experience and make the interface more intuitive, it would be beneficial to maintain the arrow cursor symbol for these tabs.
Proposed Solution:
  1. Cursor Symbol Consistency: Replace the hand cursor with an arrow cursor for the tabs in the left pane to align with user expectations and standard UI practices.
  2. Single Click Activation: Allow single-click functionality to activate the tabs, eliminating the need for a double-click. This change will make the interface more intuitive and user-friendly.
  3. Hover Effect: Retain the current hover effect, which highlights the tab with a border when the cursor is over it. This visual cue is helpful and should remain consistent.
Rationale:
  • Intuitive Interaction: Users typically expect a single click to activate tabs, and the current hand cursor implies immediate interactivity, which is not the case.
  • Consistency: Using the arrow cursor for tabs will align with standard user interface conventions, reducing confusion.
  • User Feedback: The hover effect is a positive feature that provides immediate visual feedback, helping users understand which tab they are about to select.