Are there any standards to follow in determining where to place menu items?

Question

In developing Windows forms based application, are there any standards that should be followed when designing your form\'s main menu system?

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Answer 1

Yes... Logical grouping of menus help your users remember things easily. I too don't prefer have a "Tools" menu and dumping everything that doesn't belong elsewhere here... There should be an "Application Menu" like Mac or like the Office Button (Outspace UI in 2010) where you can have those "tools" or preferences.

Regarding button ordering, try following the platform conventions... http://blog.mugunthkumar.com/tech/elements-of-usability-design-okcancel-vs-cancelok-is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/