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Re: [Sigia-l] verbs in labels

From: Richard Wiggins (rich_at_richardwiggins.com)
Date: Sat Jun 21 2003 - 11:52:03 EDT

> > Does anyone have thoughts or references about using verbs throughout in
> > labels? Like: "Adjust Personal Data" instead of "Personal Data". Does
> > anyone know of a product/site that has attempted that?

This is an interesting and useful thread. Do folks have any thoughts as to
when it's appropriate to use a participle form instead of a present tense
action verb?

E.g. when might you use:

 Adjusting your personal data

...instead of...

 Adjust your personal data

...or...

 Touring the Campus

vs.:

 Tour the Campus

vs. the verbless approach:

 Campus Tours

???

Thanks,

/rich

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