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== Delete, Move to Trash, Remove | == Delete, Move to Trash, Remove and Uninstall == | ||
When a file or object is completely removed from the system, use '''Delete''' . | When a file or object is completely removed from the system, use '''Delete''' . | ||
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When a file or object can be removed and was originally installed, use '''Uninstall'''. | When a file or object can be removed and was originally installed, use '''Uninstall'''. | ||
== Settings, Options | == Settings, Options and Properties == | ||
Use '''Settings''' for a configuration dialog which allows you to set specific properties or functionality. This usually applies to application configuration tools. For example, Konqueror Settings. | Use '''Settings''' for a configuration dialog which allows you to set specific properties or functionality. This usually applies to application configuration tools. For example, Konqueror Settings. | ||
Revision as of 12:07, 27 June 2013
Delete, Move to Trash, Remove and Uninstall
When a file or object is completely removed from the system, use Delete .
When a file or object can be recovered, use Move to Trash for files and Remove for list objects etc.
When a file or object can be removed and was originally installed, use Uninstall.
Settings, Options and Properties
Use Settings for a configuration dialog which allows you to set specific properties or functionality. This usually applies to application configuration tools. For example, Konqueror Settings.
Use Options for a configuration dialog which provide. This usually applies to object configuration tools.
Use Properties for a list of metadata or details that are associated with a particular object which cannot be edited or interacted with in any way. For example, file "properties" dialog in Dolphin.