In the OPAC staff interface we use a mix of 'Edit' and 'Modify' on forms for changing information in Koha. Should we be using Edit or Modify for editing forms? Do we have a preferred term or does it not matter? Should we be more consistent? Some examples: - Cataloging for a record: Edit > Edit record, Edit items, Edit items in batch; form is labelled 'Editing [title]', 'Edit Item #XXX', 'Edit items' - Administration > Z39.50/SRU servers administration: Edit for action menu, on the form 'Modify Z39.50 server' - Administration > Libraries: Edit for the action menu, on the form we use 'Modify library' - Tools > Patron lists: Edit for action menu, on the form 'Modify patron list' - Tools > News: Edit for action menu, 'Edit news item' for the form - Patrons: Edit for the action, 'Modify patron [name...]' - Acquisitions > Vendor edit: 'Edit vendor' button, 'Update: [vendor name]' - Acquisitions > Baskets: 'Edit basket' button, 'Edit basket [basket name]' - Tools > CSV profiles: Edit for the action menu, 'Modify a CSV profile' Whatever way is decided (if anything) we should al least be consistent in the future, both from a user interface point of view and to help with translation. (Raised following comment 8 for bug 28037)
I'd be happy to help make things more consistent if we can make a decision or have some rules to follow.
I can help for the modifications too. Not being a native English speaker, I can't really help in choosing the term... 'Edit' seems to flow more easily in my ears, but it's probably because in French it's 'Modifier' so Modify just seems like a copy of the French word ;) Or maybe one is American English and the other UK English, and I'm more used to American English... Some references that I found, but nothing is conclusive... I think we just have to choose one and stick with it. https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/42032/is-there-a-difference-of-meaning-between-edit-and-modify-in-this-context https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/8837/difference-between-modify-and-edit-buttons https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edit 1c: to alter, adapt, or refine especially to bring about conformity to a standard or to suit a particular purpose https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modify 3a: to make minor changes in