Hello,
Reaching out to request an enhancement for the dialog utility to introduce support for an additional button, akin to the "help" button found in dialog. This feature would significantly enhance feature parity between dialog and whiptail, providing users with a more versatile and user-friendly interface.
In many use cases, especially complex dialogs, having a dedicated "help" button or an additional button with customizable text can be incredibly beneficial. It allows for the provision of context-sensitive help or additional actions without cluttering the main whiptail interface.
Feature Request Details:
Primary Request: Introduce an additional "help" button in dialog boxes. This button would ideally function similarly to dialog's, where pressing it would not dismiss the dialog but instead return status to allow the developer to perform additional actions, such as showing a help msg box.
Alternative Suggestion: If a dedicated "help" button is not feasible or if flexibility is a priority, an enhancement to allow an additional button with customizable text could be incredibly useful. This would enable developers to define the button's purpose dynamically, catering to a wide range of applications beyond just providing help or information.
Use Case Rationale:
The addition of a "help" button or a customizable additional button would greatly benefit scenarios where the user might need extra context or assistance to make an informed decision. It enhances usability, especially complex applications, by embedding larger guidance texts directly within the whiptail interface.
Thank you for considering this enhancement. I believe it would make a significant positive impact on whiptail's versatility.
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