Is the cognitive load of using both vertical dot and horizontal dot menus worth hinting at how the menu will appear?

1. What are the 3 horizontal dots menu called?
2. What are the 3 vertical dots called?
3. What do three horizontal dots mean?
4. What are the three horizontal dots called in Chrome?

What are the 3 horizontal dots menu called?

The Meatball Menu, also known as the horizontal three-dot menu, is an icon used to open a menu with additional options. The icon is usually found in the upper-right or upper-right corner of a screen or window. Used to open a menu or display actions for a related item.

What are the 3 vertical dots called?

An ellipsis (three dots) vertically aligned. It is sometimes used to communicate the continuation of a list vertically as opposed to horizontally.

What do three horizontal dots mean?

In writing

Of course, in general use, three horizontal dots is known as an ellipsis and is primarily used to represent “the omission from speech or writing of a word or words that are superfluous or able to be understood from contextual clues” (dictionary.com).

What are the three horizontal dots called in Chrome?

The three dots are known universally as an ellipsis. In writing it generally means “more to come” and is displayed horizontally. The three vertical dots that Google Chrome has is called an ellipsis or known in Google jargon as a “kebab” menu.