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[In KB] Use Gestures in Firefox for Android (was: How do I use Firefox gestures on my mobile device?) (was: Touch-screen Gestures)

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  1. Paul [sabret00the]
    Paul [sabret00the] 6 posts
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    Touch-screen gestures have been introduced as part of the Fennec implementation on Android, however none of these are documented.

    The proposal is here: https://wiki.mozilla.org/Fennec/Features/Gestures

    I was directed here from: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=663683

    Touch-screen gestures have been introduced as part of the Fennec implementation on Android, however none of these are documented. The proposal is here: https://wiki.mozilla.org/Fennec/Features/Gestures I was directed here from: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=663683
  2. Michael Verdi
    Michael Verdi 1755 posts
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    Hi sabretoothe, thanks for the heads up. This feature is just a concept at the moment and is a P2 on the mobile feature list. We're tracking upcoming features and when this shows up in Aurora we'll start working on documenting it.

    Hi sabretoothe, thanks for the heads up. This feature is just a concept at the moment and is a P2 on the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Fennec/Features mobile feature list]. We're [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Support/Article_Tracking tracking upcoming features] and when this shows up in Aurora we'll start working on documenting it.
  3. Paul [sabret00the]
    Paul [sabret00the] 6 posts
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    Hi Verdi, some of the gestures on the page are simply proposed, however some gestures have shipped with Firefox 4 for Mobile and aren't even upon the proposed list. i.e. Jump to top/bottom.

    Hi Verdi, some of the gestures on the page are simply proposed, however some gestures have shipped with Firefox 4 for Mobile and aren't even upon the proposed list. i.e. Jump to top/bottom.
  4. scoobidiver
    scoobidiver 1275 posts
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    Hi sabret00the, what are the gestures that are already in Firefox 5? Maybe we just need to add them to the existing Zoom in and out of websites on Firefox for Android article after it has been renamed to something like "What are the touch screen gestures on mobile?".

    Hi sabret00the, what are the gestures that are already in Firefox 5? Maybe we just need to add them to the existing [[How do I zoom in and out of a website?]] article after it has been renamed to something like "What are the touch screen gestures on mobile?".
  5. Paul [sabret00the]
    Paul [sabret00the] 6 posts
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    Currently we have zoom in/out, back/forward and pan (scroll) to top/bottom of page.

    Currently we have zoom in/out, back/forward and pan (scroll) to top/bottom of page.
  6. scoobidiver
    scoobidiver 1275 posts
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    There's now a first draft of Use gestures in Firefox for Android.

    There's now a first draft of [[How do I use Firefox gestures on my mobile device?]].
  7. Paul [sabret00the]
    Paul [sabret00the] 6 posts
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    Can we get that approved? We're now on version 7, so I think that should be out there.

    Can we get that approved? We're now on version 7, so I think that should be out there.

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  8. scoobidiver
    scoobidiver 1275 posts
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    sabret00the said

    Can we get that approved?

    I don't want to approve this revision.

    ''sabret00the [[#post-43232|said]]'' <blockquote> Can we get that approved? </blockquote> I don't want to approve [/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-firefox-gestures-my-mobile-device/revision/16681 this revision].
  9. Paul [sabret00the]
    Paul [sabret00the] 6 posts
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    Is there something we can do to bring it up to a level whereby it can be approved?

    Is there something we can do to bring it up to a level whereby it can be approved?
  10. scoobidiver
    scoobidiver 1275 posts
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    As a registered user, you can edit the article: /en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-firefox-gestur.../edit.

    As a registered user, you can edit the article: [/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-firefox-gestures-my-mobile-device/edit].
  11. John99
    John99 3665 posts
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    I am not even a firefox mobile user.

    Are some of these features now in use ?
    If so presumably you could follow scoobi's suggestion and edit the article.

    It does seem rather a pity IF features have been introduced and not documented, especially as an article was drafted by Michelle, who was instrumental in introducing changes Simplifying KB article processes to how the KB system is to work.

    Another case where maybe putting work in progress out publicly may help, rather than waiting for a finished article.

    At least an article started by staff is going to eventually surface. The new simplified procedures for a community driven KB suggest anyone could start an article, and that may be true, but many articles may never see the light of day in practice, approval is not only a bottleneck, it may never be given.

    I am not even a firefox mobile user. Are some of these features now in use ?<br/>If so presumably you could follow scoobi's suggestion and edit the article. It does seem rather a pity IF features have been introduced and not documented, especially as an article was drafted by Michelle, who was instrumental in introducing changes [/forums/knowledge-base-articles/707464 Simplifying KB article processes] to how the KB system is to work. Another case where maybe putting work in progress out publicly may help, rather than waiting for a finished article. At least an article started by staff is going to eventually surface. The new simplified procedures for a community driven KB suggest anyone could start an article, and that may be true, but many articles may never see the light of day in practice, approval is not only a bottleneck, it may never be given.
  12. Paul [sabret00the]
    Paul [sabret00the] 6 posts
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    I'm happy to edit it, I need to know what is expected of the edit though.

    I'm happy to edit it, I need to know what is expected of the edit though.
  13. John99
    John99 3665 posts
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    The current guidelines suggest you can do what you like, it is after all supposed to be community driven. Presumably it is allowable to use images from https://wiki.mozilla.org/Fennec/Features/Gestures

    Next shout that you want the article approved and out where it is seen, you may find you have the first community driven edit ever approved !

    The current guidelines suggest you can do what you like, it is after all supposed to be community driven. Presumably it is allowable to use images from https://wiki.mozilla.org/Fennec/Features/Gestures Next shout that you want the article approved and out where it is seen, you may find you have the first community driven edit ever approved !
  14. scoobidiver
    scoobidiver 1275 posts
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    As said in this post, it'd be fine to include the content of the article about Zoom (that will be redirected) in this new article.

    As said in [[#post-40413|this post]], it'd be fine to include the content of the article about Zoom (that will be redirected) in this new article.
  15. mluna
    mluna 253 posts
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    Hi,

    Thanks for taking an interest in getting this article ready for approval, apologies for being so slow about it. I'd appreciate help to get some figures added, and I like John99's idea about using a couple of images from the http://wiki.mozilla.org/Fennec/Features/Gestures page.

    I notice that forward and back are the opposite of what is described on the above page (two-finger swipe right goes back), so let me know if you find the same to be true.

    I think it would also be great to add sections for the panning gestures and context menu, but I don't think the rest of the gestures have been implemented (those for tabs, bookmarks, and full screen).

    Regards, Michelle

    Hi, Thanks for taking an interest in getting this article ready for approval, apologies for being so slow about it. I'd appreciate help to get some figures added, and I like John99's idea about using a couple of images from the http://wiki.mozilla.org/Fennec/Features/Gestures page. I notice that forward and back are the opposite of what is described on the above page (two-finger swipe right goes back), so let me know if you find the same to be true. I think it would also be great to add sections for the panning gestures and context menu, but I don't think the rest of the gestures have been implemented (those for tabs, bookmarks, and full screen). Regards, Michelle
  16. Underpass
    Underpass 773 posts
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    Hello, about this statement:

    For Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and up: You can also swipe left and right on the Awesome Screen to flip through the three tabs.

    I've just tried and it doesn't seem to be like this. Maybe I did not undestand this passage, but can you check it with different devices? I'm using a Samsung I9100 Galaxy II with Jelly Bean.

    Hello, about this statement: <blockquote>'''For Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and up''': You can also swipe left and right on the Awesome Screen to flip through the three tabs. </blockquote> I've just tried and it doesn't seem to be like this. Maybe I did not undestand this passage, but can you check it with different devices? I'm using a Samsung I9100 Galaxy II with Jelly Bean.
  17. AliceWyman
    AliceWyman 6154 posts
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    Hi, underpass.

    I'm locking this old thread because the Use gestures in Firefox for Android article has its own Discussion forum. There's a new thread about updating this article here:

    I think you should add your comment to the above thread or else create a new thread in the https://support.mozilla.org/kb/use-gestures-in-firefox-android/discuss forum.

    Sorry for the inconvenience.

    I see that underpass has added a new comment to /kb/use-gestures-in-firefox-android/d.../4729

    Hi, underpass. I'm locking this old thread because the [[Use gestures in Firefox for Android]] article has its own Discussion forum. There's a new thread about updating this article here: *https://support.mozilla.org/kb/use-gestures-in-firefox-android/discuss/4729 Updating this article I think you should add your comment to the above thread or else create a new thread in the https://support.mozilla.org/kb/use-gestures-in-firefox-android/discuss forum. Sorry for the inconvenience. <sub>''I see that underpass has added a new comment to [/kb/use-gestures-in-firefox-android/discuss/4729]'' </sub>

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