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Feature: State visibility for toolbar toggles without icons #18506

@ELowry

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@ELowry

What feature or improvement do you think would benefit Files?

Togglable toolbar items that do not (yet) have a dedicated icon currently lack visual feedback as to whether they are on or off.

For example, the Hide items and Show dot files are both enabled in this screenshot:

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Suggestions

  • Underline the label when enabled.
    Subtle and doesn't compete with the rest of the UI.
  • Add a background "box".
    Better aligned with the visual styling of other elements:
    Image
  • Add a toggle.
    RISKY because it will take up more space.

Requirements

  • Add some kind of visual indication of togglable toolbar item's states.
  • Ensure this doesn't interfere with the visual implementation of items with icons.

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4.1.1.0

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25H2 26200.8521

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