[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #48894: Improve the small user sub window at the right corner on the admin bar a.k.a. the Howdy fly-out

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#48894: Improve the small user sub window at the right corner on the admin bar
a.k.a. the Howdy fly-out
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 Reporter:  ixkaito                              |       Owner:  afercia
     Type:  enhancement                          |      Status:  assigned
 Priority:  normal                               |   Milestone:  5.5
Component:  Toolbar                              |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                               |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-design-feedback has-patch      |     Focuses:  ui,
  has-screenshots needs-refresh                  |  accessibility
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Comment (by sabernhardt):

 from [comment:20 afercia]:
 > We could provide both maybe.

 "Both" refers to the suggestion of using an expand/collapse button (with
 JavaScript enabled, otherwise using the link).

 I had envisioned that button without the link, featuring:
 1. "Howdy, [name]" as unclickable text outside the button,
 2. The profile image inside the button (so that still shows at mobile
 sizes),
 3. Button text—such as "Account"—visible at desktop screen sizes,
 4. A down arrow on the side (and maybe up when expanded), and
 5. False/true `aria-expanded` attributes.

 [[Image(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49807870273_58684d6d80_m.jpg)]]

 However, it may be better to add a simpler expandable button (perhaps
 showing only the arrow) next to the current link.

 One way or another, adding an arrow would provide a visual indication that
 things have changed. Then it would be less of a surprise that hovering
 does nothing.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/48894#comment:21>
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