Kjell Iver Johansen Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Would IPS include a Got to top button in the next release? There is no way to go to top (on mobile), except adding a button through plug-ins from third party developers, something that most of us have done. It is a solution that in my opinion should have been in the core. I noticed one site that included the Top button, with Facebook share and I certainly would think this would be a good combination also for us? (Or something for a developer?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete T Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Kjell Iver Johansen said: Would IPS include a Got to top button in the next release? There is no way to go to top (on mobile), except adding a button through plug-ins from third party developers, something that most of us have done. It is a solution that in my opinion should have been in the core. I noticed one site that included the Top button, with Facebook share and I certainly would think this would be a good combination also for us? (Or something for a developer?) So guessing when click share would share that post/topics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjell Iver Johansen Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Pete T said: So guessing when click share would share that post/topics Yes. You can see a live excample here (when you scroll) https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/index.html Check how it is changing when you read an article. But I would prefer it at the bottom.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Management Charles Posted September 16, 2019 Management Share Posted September 16, 2019 On my phone, regardless of what site I am on, if I want to go to the top of the page I just tap the top bar on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjell Iver Johansen Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 5 hours ago, Charles said: On my phone, regardless of what site I am on, if I want to go to the top of the page I just tap the top bar on my phone. Need to tap two times on my phone and it is not userfriendly. If you look at the marketplace there is a lot of popular plug-in for this functionality so I think there is a need for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris027 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 14 hours ago, Charles said: On my phone, regardless of what site I am on, if I want to go to the top of the page I just tap the top bar on my phone. On my desktop and laptop I keep tapping on the top of the screen but nothing happens 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 On my phones physical keyboard I hit T for top and B for bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMXII Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 23 hours ago, Charles said: On my phone, regardless of what site I am on, if I want to go to the top of the page I just tap the top bar on my phone. This does not work on Android phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklcfc Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 It's one of those things Invision are adamant about not having, like with topic titles always going to the first post and no way around it unless you install a hook. I think XF do it well where the top button appears when you start scrolling up so its not always there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Management Charles Posted September 17, 2019 Management Share Posted September 17, 2019 12 hours ago, Chris027 said: On my desktop and laptop I keep tapping on the top of the screen but nothing happens 😁 On my desktop I hit home key on laptop I hit command up 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris027 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 48 minutes ago, Charles said: On my desktop I hit home key on laptop I hit command up 🙂 Over the course of a century that extra key press (command + up) will add up 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Management Charles Posted September 17, 2019 Management Share Posted September 17, 2019 I just don't get the back to top button. I rarely see it on various sites I visit and I am always very capable of getting back to the top with one click/tap/keystroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meddysong Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 36 minutes ago, Charles said: I am always very capable of getting back to the top with one click/tap/keystroke. As mentioned above, those of us on Android don't have the option of a tap, although I personally don't find scrolling to be an insurmountable problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Management Charles Posted September 17, 2019 Management Share Posted September 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Meddysong said: those of us on Android Well that's a whole other set of problems 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millipede Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I’m also a fan of back to top buttons It can also be an accessibility thing. On mobile devices, having the button can mean not having to move your hand to the top of your device (if tapping the top works) when your hand’s at the bottom, having used it to scroll down - most people I know, with or without accessibility issues, swipe with their finger resting towards the bottom of the screen, not at the top. On desktops, your hand might be on the mouse, and you don’t want to have to leave your mouse to hit a key, let alone a combination of keys (not everybody can reach two, let alone three, keys). This might all seem petty or negligible to some people, but can be important to those with less dexterity. Plus, why not add something that makes life easier and quicker for those who choose to use the button? If people prefer to get back to the top by reaching to the top to tap, or move their hand off the mouse to hit a key, they can always ignore the back to top button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askancy Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 The important thing is that it is quick to deactivate, it will be the first thing I will do in the case of adding... I don't make sense to introduce other on-screen buttons when there are already shortcuts that make your life easier. On PC we have the home button and the scrollbar, I don't think it's hard... On a smartphone, just tap on the top of the screen or quick scroll of the page. For example, on safari (smartphone) I have NEVER used the back button to return to the main page. There are gestures for this and on screen I want as few icons / buttons as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 This topic drove me to making one, kinda slick.... Rather than a fluent slide up like the old btt its like an automatic snap.... I just may keep it... I have to wonder though.... back in the day how many people actually used it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonya* Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I do not use the button myself. But my community screamed for it as it had disappeared, so that I had to install it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABGenc Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 22 hours ago, Meddysong said: As mentioned above, those of us on Android don't have the option of a tap, although I personally don't find scrolling to be an insurmountable problem. I wish I knew this before. I have almost tried 4-5 minutes tapping my phone before I gave up 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjell Iver Johansen Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 23 hours ago, Charles said: I just don't get the back to top button. well.. I don't get the Contact Sales button, Charles.. There must be a reason for it.. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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