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I always wonder what all things considered when a application is released for the end users. We all talk much on that all the testers make sure that they check the application from the users perspective but is that true? Or rather is that enough? Do we ever try to come up with something which users will not try but if they what happens.

Over here just would like to share a simple example with your all. I know I am talking with the audience which is much expertised in their domain so this is just me sharing something with you. We all have worked on the paint application from Microsoft - we enjoy using this application. As a kid we love to draw, paint and do funny things using this tool. As an adult we try to use this tool as per our convenience......I believer most of the testers use this tool for taking or saving their screenshots because it is such a simple to use. As an old man I am not sure though - how they are using it but one thing I am sure of that their use is very simple and they do not try go beyond the boundaries. Here is what I tried as an adult as I always love to see ......what happens for a particular scenario which will not considered by users but they at least 1% of them will try this out.

Here we go then. Just follow the simple steps over here....to check out what I am trying to explain. It may or may not be an issue but this scenario should be considered while testing any application.

For basic users: Go to Start -->Programs-->Accessories-->Paint

Experts: Directly type 'mspaint' in 'run' and hit enter key.

Both the things will open MSPAINT for you. Just draw something or type something or use any tools you are familiar with.

Screenshot 1: I just try to draw something as I am not good in drawing. =)

Screenshot 2: Tried to close the file without saving it, so I got a pop-up window asking me "Save changes to untitled?"





Screenshot 3: I just can not think the same unlike others so I try to play with this error or pop-up window. (I know I'm like this only =))






Screenshot 4: The next screenshot will not show the pop-up window because I can move the message anywhere so I moved it out of the window area...to see whether it allow me to do. As a user I thought of the application should not allow me to move the error message here and there......obviously not out of the window area.



The pop-up window or the message is no more accessible to me. I can not get in using my mouse too....because it is just lost somewhere. The only option left to me close the application 'abruptly' and open it again.

I know many of us will argue on this...why would someone like to do this? I tried it then why not others.

I always believe that either the pop-up windows should 'stick' to their respective places like a rock or they can be movable but obviously not out of the focus or window area allotted to it.

I have seen this issue with many of the applications and I always wonder - why? I know this sounds very stupid at the first instant but if by mistake you play with your messages or pop-up window - you not only lose the information but also you have to re-launch the application again.

I got a +ve response whenever I reported such issue and I am here to make the applications user-friendly. So this is all to my fellow testers - consider this scenario too while testing such applications.

Best Regards,

Amit

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