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Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one will
close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do some damage by
clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and vice versa.

Thank You
 
"brunetto" <brunetto@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one will
> close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do some damage
> by
> clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and vice versa.
>
> Thank You


It really depends on a case by case basis.
 
"brunetto" <brunetto@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one will
| close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do some damage
by
| clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and vice versa.
|
| Thank You

When clicking OK after "Apply" ,you're saving the setting.
Cancel with do just that.(cancels the change-if one was made)
~Gary
 
brunetto wrote:

> Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one
> will close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do
> some damage by clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the
> job and vice versa.


Am I missing something in this question? It depends on what you want to
accomplish. OK applies any changes you've made and Cancel doesn't.

Or if you are asking which to click if you've made no changes, it doesn't
matter (although Cancel is probably safer, in case you've inadvertently made
a change you don't want to keep).

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup
 
You got it, Ken.
I meant that sometimes the only options are 'OK' and 'CANCEL.' For instance,
I was reviewing the entries in the error logs and when finished, the only
options to get out were ok and cancel. I usually click on cancel but I wanted
to know if there was any real difference had I used ok instead.

Thank You

"Ken Blake" wrote:

> brunetto wrote:
>
> > Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one
> > will close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do
> > some damage by clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the
> > job and vice versa.
>
>
> Am I missing something in this question? It depends on what you want to
> accomplish. OK applies any changes you've made and Cancel doesn't.
>
> Or if you are asking which to click if you've made no changes, it doesn't
> matter (although Cancel is probably safer, in case you've inadvertently made
> a change you don't want to keep).
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>
 
"OK" saves/confirms what you want to do and closes the dialogue, "Cancel"
does exactly that - cancels the action and closes the dialogue.

If there is an "Apply" button it saves the change, but doesn't close the
box, in case you want to change something else or change back the setting
you adjusted.

"brunetto" <brunetto@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:58EF29F9-E42F-433D-8FAC-1DD580697706@microsoft.com...
> Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one will
> close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do some damage
> by
> clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and vice versa.
>
> Thank You
 
brunetto wrote:

> You got it, Ken.
> I meant that sometimes the only options are 'OK' and 'CANCEL.' For
> instance, I was reviewing the entries in the error logs and when
> finished, the only options to get out were ok and cancel. I usually
> click on cancel but I wanted to know if there was any real difference
> had I used ok instead.


As I said, only that if you inadvertently changed something and didn't
realize it, OK will apply the change. For that reason, Cancel is perhaps a
little safer. Other than that, there's no difference.


> Thank You

You're welcome. Glad to help.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup


> "Ken Blake" wrote:
>
>> brunetto wrote:
>>
>>> Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one
>>> will close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do
>>> some damage by clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the
>>> job and vice versa.
>>
>>
>> Am I missing something in this question? It depends on what you want
>> to accomplish. OK applies any changes you've made and Cancel doesn't.
>>
>> Or if you are asking which to click if you've made no changes, it
>> doesn't matter (although Cancel is probably safer, in case you've
>> inadvertently made a change you don't want to keep).
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>> Please reply to the newsgroup
 
Precisely, Andrew
Specifically, the three options were: ok, close and apply. The apply button
was disabled. I therefore knew that most likely, no changes could be made but
at the same time, what exactly would I be cancelling should I choose that
option over simply cliking ok.

thanks for your reply.

"Andrew Murray" wrote:

> "OK" saves/confirms what you want to do and closes the dialogue, "Cancel"
> does exactly that - cancels the action and closes the dialogue.
>
> If there is an "Apply" button it saves the change, but doesn't close the
> box, in case you want to change something else or change back the setting
> you adjusted.
>
> "brunetto" <brunetto@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:58EF29F9-E42F-433D-8FAC-1DD580697706@microsoft.com...
> > Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one will
> > close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do some damage
> > by
> > clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and vice versa.
> >
> > Thank You
>
>
>
 
But are you smarter than a fifth grader? <great show!> :o)

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"Ken Blake" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
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> brunetto wrote:
>
>> You got it, Ken.
>> I meant that sometimes the only options are 'OK' and 'CANCEL.' For
>> instance, I was reviewing the entries in the error logs and when
>> finished, the only options to get out were ok and cancel. I usually
>> click on cancel but I wanted to know if there was any real difference
>> had I used ok instead.
>
>
> As I said, only that if you inadvertently changed something and didn't
> realize it, OK will apply the change. For that reason, Cancel is perhaps a
> little safer. Other than that, there's no difference.
>
>
>> Thank You
>
> You're welcome. Glad to help.
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>> "Ken Blake" wrote:
>>
>>> brunetto wrote:
>>>
>>>> Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one
>>>> will close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do
>>>> some damage by clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the
>>>> job and vice versa.
>>>
>>>
>>> Am I missing something in this question? It depends on what you want
>>> to accomplish. OK applies any changes you've made and Cancel doesn't.
>>>
>>> Or if you are asking which to click if you've made no changes, it
>>> doesn't matter (although Cancel is probably safer, in case you've
>>> inadvertently made a change you don't want to keep).
>>>
>>> --
>>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>>> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
 
"Gary Brandenburg" <blah,blah,blah@blah blah.com> wrote:

>
>"brunetto" <brunetto@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>news:58EF29F9-E42F-433D-8FAC-1DD580697706@microsoft.com...
>| Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one will
>| close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do some damage
>by
>| clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and vice versa.
>|
>| Thank You
>
>When clicking OK after "Apply" ,you're saving the setting.
>Cancel with do just that.(cancels the change-if one was made)

Not exactly. "Apply" makes the changes that you've specified in the
dialog box, but leaves the box open. "OK" does the same, but then
closes the box. "Cancel" just closes the box and ignores anything
you've done in it. If you click "Apply" then "Cancel" any changes you
made before clicking "Apply" will stick, anything you've done between
that and the "Cancel" will be ignored.

--
Tim Slattery
MS MVP(DTS)
Slattery_T@bls.gov
http://members.cox.net/slatteryt
 
"Tim Slattery" <Slattery_T@bls.gov> wrote in message
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| "Gary Brandenburg" <blah,blah,blah@blah blah.com> wrote:
|
| >
| >"brunetto" <brunetto@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
| >news:58EF29F9-E42F-433D-8FAC-1DD580697706@microsoft.com...
| >| Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one
will
| >| close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do some
damage
| >by
| >| clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and vice
versa.
| >|
| >| Thank You
| >
| >When clicking OK after "Apply" ,you're saving the setting.
| >Cancel with do just that.(cancels the change-if one was made)
|
| Not exactly. "Apply" makes the changes that you've specified in the
| dialog box, but leaves the box open. "OK" does the same, but then
| closes the box. "Cancel" just closes the box and ignores anything
| you've done in it. If you click "Apply" then "Cancel" any changes you
| made before clicking "Apply" will stick, anything you've done between
| that and the "Cancel" will be ignored.
|
| --
| Tim Slattery
| MS MVP(DTS)
| Slattery_T@bls.gov
| http://members.cox.net/slatteryt

Perhaps I could have worded it better. I meant that if any changes were made
& "Apply" had not been clicked, but "Cancel" was clicked instead, then the
changes would be ignored. I can see how vague my response may be perceived &
I appreciate the constructive clarification.
I spend hours upon hours perusing this NG & I have the utmost admiration &
respect for all you MVPs & a few select others. The service that you
provide, as well as the wealth of information you share here, is highly
admirable & I thank you for taking the time to do so.
I just saw an opportunity to try to be of assistance to someone, based on
what I've read on here in the past, but could have been more precise in my
explanation.
Thank You,
~Gary
 
Each one, teach one....Gary. :o)
Keep up the good work!
--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"Gary Brandenburg" <blah,blah,blah@blah blah.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Tim Slattery" <Slattery_T@bls.gov> wrote in message
> news:abqm935381c444hv4mgj7fnk01ukpoc1nm@4ax.com...
> | "Gary Brandenburg" <blah,blah,blah@blah blah.com> wrote:
> |
> | >
> | >"brunetto" <brunetto@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> | >news:58EF29F9-E42F-433D-8FAC-1DD580697706@microsoft.com...
> | >| Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one
> will
> | >| close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do some
> damage
> | >by
> | >| clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and vice
> versa.
> | >|
> | >| Thank You
> | >
> | >When clicking OK after "Apply" ,you're saving the setting.
> | >Cancel with do just that.(cancels the change-if one was made)
> |
> | Not exactly. "Apply" makes the changes that you've specified in the
> | dialog box, but leaves the box open. "OK" does the same, but then
> | closes the box. "Cancel" just closes the box and ignores anything
> | you've done in it. If you click "Apply" then "Cancel" any changes you
> | made before clicking "Apply" will stick, anything you've done between
> | that and the "Cancel" will be ignored.
> |
> | --
> | Tim Slattery
> | MS MVP(DTS)
> | Slattery_T@bls.gov
> | http://members.cox.net/slatteryt
>
> Perhaps I could have worded it better. I meant that if any changes were
> made
> & "Apply" had not been clicked, but "Cancel" was clicked instead, then the
> changes would be ignored. I can see how vague my response may be perceived
> &
> I appreciate the constructive clarification.
> I spend hours upon hours perusing this NG & I have the utmost admiration &
> respect for all you MVPs & a few select others. The service that you
> provide, as well as the wealth of information you share here, is highly
> admirable & I thank you for taking the time to do so.
> I just saw an opportunity to try to be of assistance to someone, based on
> what I've read on here in the past, but could have been more precise in
> my
> explanation.
> Thank You,
> ~Gary
>
>
 
"Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:uDn8a1JyHHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
| Each one, teach one....Gary. :o)
| Keep up the good work!
| --
|
| All the Best,
| Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
|
| Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
| http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Why,thank you very much. Coming from the likes of Kelly Theriot, I feel
honored for the recocgnition & encouragement.
I have your site at the top of my list in my "Troubleshooting" submenu of my
favorites. I can't tell you how many times I"ve gone to your site for help,
as well as recomending it for others! It's like hitting the motherlode for
tweaks, fixes & valuable how-to articles! Thank you for furnishing us
wannabe geeks (as well as others), with such a wealth of options, whenever
we might find ourselves in a jam.
Thank you for the personalised service you provide on this NG as well!
~Gary



| "Gary Brandenburg" <blah,blah,blah@blah blah.com> wrote in message
| news:OxDqtL$xHHA.4392@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
| >
| > "Tim Slattery" <Slattery_T@bls.gov> wrote in message
| > news:abqm935381c444hv4mgj7fnk01ukpoc1nm@4ax.com...
| > | "Gary Brandenburg" <blah,blah,blah@blah blah.com> wrote:
| > |
| > | >
| > | >"brunetto" <brunetto@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > | >news:58EF29F9-E42F-433D-8FAC-1DD580697706@microsoft.com...
| > | >| Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either one
| > will
| > | >| close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do some
| > damage
| > | >by
| > | >| clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and vice
| > versa.
| > | >|
| > | >| Thank You
| > | >
| > | >When clicking OK after "Apply" ,you're saving the setting.
| > | >Cancel with do just that.(cancels the change-if one was made)
| > |
| > | Not exactly. "Apply" makes the changes that you've specified in the
| > | dialog box, but leaves the box open. "OK" does the same, but then
| > | closes the box. "Cancel" just closes the box and ignores anything
| > | you've done in it. If you click "Apply" then "Cancel" any changes you
| > | made before clicking "Apply" will stick, anything you've done between
| > | that and the "Cancel" will be ignored.
| > |
| > | --
| > | Tim Slattery
| > | MS MVP(DTS)
| > | Slattery_T@bls.gov
| > | http://members.cox.net/slatteryt
| >
| > Perhaps I could have worded it better. I meant that if any changes were
| > made
| > & "Apply" had not been clicked, but "Cancel" was clicked instead, then
the
| > changes would be ignored. I can see how vague my response may be
perceived
| > &
| > I appreciate the constructive clarification.
| > I spend hours upon hours perusing this NG & I have the utmost admiration
&
| > respect for all you MVPs & a few select others. The service that you
| > provide, as well as the wealth of information you share here, is highly
| > admirable & I thank you for taking the time to do so.
| > I just saw an opportunity to try to be of assistance to someone, based
on
| > what I've read on here in the past, but could have been more precise in
| > my
| > explanation.
| > Thank You,
| > ~Gary
| >
| >
|
|
 
You are most welcome, Gary. :o)
No feeling better than knowing one is appreciated.

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"Gary Brandenburg" <blah,blah,blah@blah blah.com> wrote in message
news:eELh4bLyHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>
> "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:uDn8a1JyHHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> | Each one, teach one....Gary. :o)
> | Keep up the good work!
> | --
> |
> | All the Best,
> | Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
> |
> | Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> | http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
> Why,thank you very much. Coming from the likes of Kelly Theriot, I feel
> honored for the recocgnition & encouragement.
> I have your site at the top of my list in my "Troubleshooting" submenu of
> my
> favorites. I can't tell you how many times I"ve gone to your site for
> help,
> as well as recomending it for others! It's like hitting the motherlode for
> tweaks, fixes & valuable how-to articles! Thank you for furnishing us
> wannabe geeks (as well as others), with such a wealth of options, whenever
> we might find ourselves in a jam.
> Thank you for the personalised service you provide on this NG as well!
> ~Gary
>
>
>
> | "Gary Brandenburg" <blah,blah,blah@blah blah.com> wrote in message
> | news:OxDqtL$xHHA.4392@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> | >
> | > "Tim Slattery" <Slattery_T@bls.gov> wrote in message
> | > news:abqm935381c444hv4mgj7fnk01ukpoc1nm@4ax.com...
> | > | "Gary Brandenburg" <blah,blah,blah@blah blah.com> wrote:
> | > |
> | > | >
> | > | >"brunetto" <brunetto@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> | > | >news:58EF29F9-E42F-433D-8FAC-1DD580697706@microsoft.com...
> | > | >| Which click is correct? OK or Cancel, when it seems that either
> one
> | > will
> | > | >| close the open dialogue box. I don't want to inadvertently do
> some
> | > damage
> | > | >by
> | > | >| clicking on cancel to close a box when ok will do the job and
> vice
> | > versa.
> | > | >|
> | > | >| Thank You
> | > | >
> | > | >When clicking OK after "Apply" ,you're saving the setting.
> | > | >Cancel with do just that.(cancels the change-if one was made)
> | > |
> | > | Not exactly. "Apply" makes the changes that you've specified in the
> | > | dialog box, but leaves the box open. "OK" does the same, but then
> | > | closes the box. "Cancel" just closes the box and ignores anything
> | > | you've done in it. If you click "Apply" then "Cancel" any changes
> you
> | > | made before clicking "Apply" will stick, anything you've done
> between
> | > | that and the "Cancel" will be ignored.
> | > |
> | > | --
> | > | Tim Slattery
> | > | MS MVP(DTS)
> | > | Slattery_T@bls.gov
> | > | http://members.cox.net/slatteryt
> | >
> | > Perhaps I could have worded it better. I meant that if any changes
> were
> | > made
> | > & "Apply" had not been clicked, but "Cancel" was clicked instead, then
> the
> | > changes would be ignored. I can see how vague my response may be
> perceived
> | > &
> | > I appreciate the constructive clarification.
> | > I spend hours upon hours perusing this NG & I have the utmost
> admiration
> &
> | > respect for all you MVPs & a few select others. The service that you
> | > provide, as well as the wealth of information you share here, is
> highly
> | > admirable & I thank you for taking the time to do so.
> | > I just saw an opportunity to try to be of assistance to someone, based
> on
> | > what I've read on here in the past, but could have been more precise
> in
> | > my
> | > explanation.
> | > Thank You,
> | > ~Gary
> | >
> | >
> |
> |
>
>
 
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