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HIG doc: Fix typos etc.

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Fixes #16562
Change-Id: I866512b4254bdeb4287b6dd41aca74a76f78c3ca
Reviewed-on: https://review.haiku-os.org/c/haiku/+/3298
Reviewed-by: Niels Sascha Reedijk <[email protected]>
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<title>Avoid Hardcoded File Paths</title> <title>Avoid Hardcoded File Paths</title>
<para>Whenever your program needs to specify a particular location on the <para>Whenever your program needs to specify a particular location on the
system, use of the find_directory() function to generate it. If and when the system, use the find_directory() function to generate it. If and when the
day comes that Haiku supports multiple users, your application will make a day comes that Haiku supports multiple users, your application will make a
smooth transition to the new architecture. This will also allow for backward smooth transition to the new architecture. This will also allow for backward
compatibility with older versions of BeOS, such as the change in locations compatibility with older versions of BeOS, such as the change in locations
@@ -378,7 +378,7 @@
</sect1> </sect1>
<sect1> <sect1>
<title>Make Your App's Look Fits in with Others</title> <title>Make Your App's Look Fit in with Others</title>
<para>Certain function calls have been provided in the API to aid in making sure <para>Certain function calls have been provided in the API to aid in making sure
that your software shares the same general look as other applications and that your software shares the same general look as other applications and
@@ -479,10 +479,10 @@
use them. If just a certain type of entry is needed, such as a use them. If just a certain type of entry is needed, such as a
folder or specific type of file, make a filter that shows only those types folder or specific type of file, make a filter that shows only those types
of entries. By removing unneeded items from the file navigation window, you of entries. By removing unneeded items from the file navigation window, you
are reducing the number of choices the user must pick from and also are reducing the number of choices the users must pick from and also
preventing him from opening the wrong kinds of files. Keep in mind that preventing them from opening the wrong kinds of files. Keep in mind that
there may be files that may not have had their MIME type identified, so do there may be files that may not have had their MIME type identified, so do
not exclude them, either. You can also make Tracker show a window for a not exclude them either. You can also make Tracker show a window for a
particular folder in order to show the user where a particular file has been particular folder in order to show the user where a particular file has been
stored and give them access to it directly.</para> stored and give them access to it directly.</para>
</sect1> </sect1>
@@ -632,8 +632,8 @@
away that something is and how big it is. While it might seem obvious, this away that something is and how big it is. While it might seem obvious, this
is often overlooked when a program is designed. The easiest places for a is often overlooked when a program is designed. The easiest places for a
user to click are the four corners of the screen and the pixel directly user to click are the four corners of the screen and the pixel directly
under the cursor. The reason for this is because the mouse need not be moved under the cursor. The reason for this is because the mouse does not need to be
for to click on the pixel under it and the user does not have to think much moved to click on the pixel under it. The user also does not have to think much
when moving the cursor to a corner because as soon as it reaches an edge, it when moving the cursor to a corner because as soon as it reaches an edge, it
can go no farther in that direction regardless of how much the mouse is can go no farther in that direction regardless of how much the mouse is
moved. The Deskbar is in one corner of the screen for this reason.</para> moved. The Deskbar is in one corner of the screen for this reason.</para>
@@ -760,7 +760,7 @@ better understand how to use your program to get something done.</para>
the clipboard is in as generalized a form as possible. the clipboard is in as generalized a form as possible.
<segmentedlist> <segmentedlist>
<segtitle>Field Type</segtitle><segtitle>Name</segtitle><segtitle>Descriptions</segtitle> <segtitle>Field Type</segtitle><segtitle>Name</segtitle><segtitle>Description</segtitle>
<seglistitem><seg>B_STRING_TYPE</seg><seg>class</seg><seg>"BBitmap"</seg></seglistitem> <seglistitem><seg>B_STRING_TYPE</seg><seg>class</seg><seg>"BBitmap"</seg></seglistitem>
<seglistitem><seg>B_RECT_TYPE</seg><seg>_frame</seg><seg>A BRect containing the bounds of the bitmap data in pixels</seg></seglistitem> <seglistitem><seg>B_RECT_TYPE</seg><seg>_frame</seg><seg>A BRect containing the bounds of the bitmap data in pixels</seg></seglistitem>
<seglistitem><seg>B_INT32_TYPE</seg><seg>_cspace</seg><seg>The color_space constant for the image data, such as B_RGBA32</seg></seglistitem> <seglistitem><seg>B_INT32_TYPE</seg><seg>_cspace</seg><seg>The color_space constant for the image data, such as B_RGBA32</seg></seglistitem>
@@ -787,15 +787,15 @@ better understand how to use your program to get something done.</para>
some guidelines for using them, however. some guidelines for using them, however.
<orderedlist> <orderedlist>
<listitem>It is appropriate for program to be a replicant if it is a lightweight <listitem>It is appropriate for a program to be a replicant if it is a lightweight
program which provides information or a feature which the user will want to program which provides information or a feature which the user will want to
be able to access frequently.</listitem> be able to access frequently.</listitem>
<listitem>Allow for the size of the dragger handle when computing layout</listitem> <listitem>Allow for the size of the dragger handle when computing layout.</listitem>
<listitem>Be sure it is big enough to not get lost when placed on a busy desktop <listitem>Be sure it is big enough to not get lost when placed on a busy desktop
background. At the same time, do not take over the user's desktop unless he background. At the same time, do not take over the user's desktop unless they
wants this to happen. 32 pixels square is a good minimum size, for want this to happen. 32 pixels square is a good minimum size, for
example.</listitem> example.</listitem>
<listitem>Provide a reliable way for the user to control your replicant. Do not <listitem>Provide a reliable way for the user to control your replicant. Do not
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(with either button) and there are no other clickable controls.</listitem> (with either button) and there are no other clickable controls.</listitem>
<listitem>Place a frame around the replicant's border so that it stands out from <listitem>Place a frame around the replicant's border so that it stands out from
its surroundings</listitem> its surroundings.</listitem>
<listitem>Do not make it too visually distracting. This mainly amounts to <listitem>Do not make it too visually distracting. This mainly amounts to
avoiding lots of bright colors for the controls and limiting the amount of avoiding lots of bright colors for the controls and limiting the amount of