Re: Grammar Q

[J Wermont <jwermont -at- sonic -dot- net>]

Craig Haiss wrote:

 > I have the same gripe about the use of "will." Unless
 > it implies something happening in the future, a
 > present-tense verb is simply more accurate. It gives
 > the user more information. If I say "The Product
 > Registration dialog appears," users know it will
 > happen immediately after they perform the step.


Shouldn't that say, "users know it *happens* immediately after they
perform the step"? :) (This is a joke, but I'm also pointing out just
how easily the future tense slips into conversation *and* writing.)

Joyce

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