Currently, when the context menu is opened in Grid View mode, the menu item is labeled "Grid View." However, clicking it switches the window to Detail View. It appears the menu is designed as a toggle that displays the "current state."
This design is counterintuitive because users cannot know that clicking it will result in a "Detail View" until they actually try it. To improve clarity and usability, the menu name should indicate the action that will be performed upon clicking.
Proposed Changes:
In short, the menu should always represent the destination view, not the current one.
Currently, when the context menu is opened in Grid View mode, the menu item is labeled "Grid View." However, clicking it switches the window to Detail View. It appears the menu is designed as a toggle that displays the "current state."
This design is counterintuitive because users cannot know that clicking it will result in a "Detail View" until they actually try it. To improve clarity and usability, the menu name should indicate the action that will be performed upon clicking.
Proposed Changes:
When in Grid View: Change the menu label from "Grid View" to "Show Detail View" (or "Switch to Detail View").
When in Detail View: Change the menu label to "Show Grid View" (or "Switch to Grid View").
In short, the menu should always represent the destination view, not the current one.