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Re:Google Docs will now use canvas based rendering by remram on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @01:01PM (#27132526)
I don't think the GP was talking about the app looking consistent with the rest of the platform, but the exact opposite: the app looking the same whatever the platform. Using Flutter allows them to have the app look the same on the browser as on mobile.

This means that at best it will look "Mac mode" for everyone, including Windows users; at worst it will look foreign to everyone.

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Re:Google Docs will now use canvas based rendering by kroltan on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @02:35PM (#27133603)
Yes, I understand and agree.

My second paragraph was maybe a bit unclear, I meant that the user would expect platform conventions to be respected over application conventions. (especially if we consider platforms with different primary interactions)

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Re:Google Docs will now use canvas based rendering by BlueTemplar on Thursday May 13, 2021 @03:23AM (#27139342)
Having a program look the same on a big screen with mouse+keyboard input as well as on a small touchscreen is a recipe for having a bad user experience on both.
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