Menu user interface with size differentiation between enabled and disabled menu items

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A menu user interface having menu items whose sizes are dependent upon their enabled or disabled status is disclosed. Enabled menu items are displayed in a standard, size while disabled menu items are displayed in a reduced size. The reduced menu item, size may be 50% of the standard size. Advantageously the reduction in size of , disabled, menu items may in turn reduce the extent of the containing menu. Moreover menu clutter, may be reduced, and speed of access to individual menu items may be improved. The, ordinal sequence of menu items may be invariable to facilitate a user's appreciation of the, totality of available menu items and to facilitate location of a particular menu item.